1. To be eligible to enter both players must:-
(a) be of amateur status as defined by the R & A.
(b) be a member of an affiliated Club in the County Union or must have been born in the county and be a member of an affiliated Club in another county.
(c) be over 18 years of age on 1st January 2024
(d) each have a WHS handicap index of 20.4 (max) at the date of entering’, and a playing handicap index of 20 (max) on the event date.
2. Entries will be limited to 60 pairs and, should the number be exceeded, they will be reduced as follows:
(a) higher combined handicap index (exact) will be set aside
(b) any ties for last place will be decided by ballot.
(c) players eliminated will be placed on a waiting list in exact handicap index order.
3. Entry fees will not be refunded if a pair withdraw their entry after the closing date, unless they are on the Reserve List.
4. In the event of a tie a card play-off will apply.
5. All competitors must comply with Rule 4.1 (Form and Make of Clubs). The player’s clubs must conform with this rule and the provisions, specifications and interpretations therein.
6. All competitors will be required to play with golf balls which are on the current R & A list.
7. Competitors must walk at all times during a stipulated round. The use of buggies will be prohibited unless supported by medical
certificate.
8. Use of mobile phones to be iaw England Golf Policy.
9. All disputes will be settled by the Championship Committee whose decision will be final.

This competition requires that fees be paid to complete entry. If the payment process is not completed, your entry may be removed.