ANNUAL COMPETITIONS
What are they and who can win them?
For the new Nomads (and some of the old Nomads) now seems a good time to explain the myriad Annual Competitions we have accumulated over the years. If nothing else, it must give some feint hope to many of our members who have fared less well than others and spur them onto greatness! Competitors in all these competitions are restricted to members of Western Province Nomads.
Gold Cup is held at our December Meeting, which is both a normal monthly meeting as well as the final round of many of the competitions listed below.
Competitors in all these competitions are restricted to members of Western Province Nomads.
Gold Cup Handicaps: Gold Cup Handicaps will be based on the average of the Nomads previous six meetings: June 2019 – November 2019
Nomads Gold Cups
Played in A, B, C Divisions, these are competed for by all those who have won (or tied) their monthly divisions through the games (December 2018 – November 2019). Gold Cup Handicaps will apply.
Match Box Trophy
Competed by those unfortunates who won a monthly “Matchbox” by registering the lowest score at any one of the games (December 2018 – November 2019)
The winner will be he who scores the highest number of points on Gold Cup day.
Gold Cup Handicaps will apply.
Over 55’s Trophy
Competed for by those who are over the age of 55 and have won the monthly “over 55’s” competition at any one of the games (December 2018 – November 2019). Gold Cup Handicaps will apply.
Andrew Mentis Competition
Played for in A, B, and C Divisions and competed for by all who have played at least six monthly games during the year. The Winners are those with the highest aggregate of their best 5 scores, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places being awarded in each division. The Andrew Mentis Trophy goes to he who scores the highest points regardless of division. A member’s division shall be determined by the total handicap he received in his 5 selected cards.
John Handley
Also played for in A, B and C Divisions and competed for by all Nomads. The winners will be those who have scored the highest aggregate of their 3 best scores in the games played in the February, April, June, August, October and December 2019 meetings. There are prizes for the first three in each division, with the John Handley Trophy going to he who scores the highest number of points regardless of division. A member’s division shall be determined by the total handicap he receives in his best 3 scores played on the dates above. Total Handicap: A Division – 24 and under, B Division – 25 – 42 and C Division – 43 and over.
Constantia “Eclectic” Trophy
Played for in A, B and C Divisions and is the sum of the highest eclectic points scored on 18 sequential holes, irrespective of the courses on which the rounds were played, plus handicap. A player’s eclectic handicap shall be obtained by taking his average handicap over the period, minus 4, minus 20% of the remainder. A member’s division shall be determined by the average handicap he has received for the total rounds played. The Constantia “Eclectic” Trophy will be awarded to the overall winner regardless of division.
Bertie Louw Trophy
Competed for by all Nomads and the winner is the player with the highest aggregate of points scored during all games.
Lindsay Barrett Trophy**
Competed for by those who have played at least 100 monthly Nomads games, as at 1 January of the playing year, and is decide on the aggregate of the player’s best 3 monthly scores plus Gold Cup score. The winner will be a Nomad who has qualified and NOT WON ANY OTHER Gold Cup Competition on Gold Cup day.
Rhodesia Trophy**
Competed for by members of at least ten years standing, as at 1 January of the playing year, and is decided on the aggregate of the player’s best 3 monthly scores plus Gold Cup score. The winner will be a Nomad who has qualified and NOT WON ANY OTHER Gold Cup Competition on Gold Cup day.
Greenwall Trophy**
Competed for by those who have played at least 200 monthly Nomads games, as at 1 January of the playing year, and is decided on the aggregate of the players’ best 3 monthly scores plus Gold Cup score. The winner will be a Nomad who has qualified and NOT WON ANY OTHER Gold Cup Competition on Gold Cup day.
Champion of Champions
Competed for by Nomads who have previously won an annual Gold Cup (plus those who may have tied with them) and is decided by the qualifier who has the highest score on Gold Cup day, played off normal Nomad handicaps.
PLEASE NOTE:
**Please note that changes to the above 3 competitions were made by Committee at November 2014 meeting in the interest of fairness.