| Format | Foursomes Matchplay Knockout with additional Plate Knockout for teams eliminated in the first round |
| There will only be a preliminary round if there are a small number of players getting a "bye". Therefore, if you are knocked out of the preliminary round you will go into the Plate Knockout with all those knocked out of Round 1 |
| Eligibility | Full Playing Members |
| Juniors with a Handicap Index of 20 or less on the closing date for entry into the competition |
| Only one junior per pair is permitted |
| All players must hold a WHS Handicap Index to participate and must have recorded 8 qualifying scores within the previous 12 months prior to the date of entry to be eligible to win a Trophy. See full Rules of Eligibility |
| Entry Fee | As stipulated by the Golf Committee |
| Handicaps | Course Handicap, as calculated by reference to your Handicap Index applicable on the day, up to a maximum of 31.9 which cannot be exceeded during the course of this competition |
| Handicap Allowance | 50% of combined team Course Handicap (half shots rounded up) |
| Tees | Winter Blue Tees |
| Honour on 1st Tee | Players to decide using an appropriate method e.g. toss a coin |
| Results | Each match must produce a winner (i.e. if match tied after
18 holes, play continues from 1st (19th) hole until a hole is won |
| Playing Dates | Teams have equal responsibility for arranging matches. Matches may be played on any date up to and including the closing date for the round |
| Failure to play by the due date will result in both teams being
disqualified. Extensions will NOT be granted |
| Prizes | The Guy Thomas Trophy will be awarded to the winning pair, plus vouchers and Tankards |
| Losing Finalists - Vouchers |
| The Plate Trophy will be awarded to the winning pair, plus vouchers and Tankards |
| Losing Finalists – Vouchers |
| Closing Date for Entries | Approximately the last Sunday in September |
| The Entry Fee will be deducted from members’ swipe cards once the draw has taken place |
| Note | 18 holes unless stipulated otherwise by the Competition organisers |
| The winners of the Guy Thomas Trophy will represent Heswall in the Daily Mail Foursomes |
