Dunham Forest Trophy Winners 2023 - Clitheroe Golf Club

Dunham Forest Trophy 2024

Winners 2023 Clitheroe Golf Club

All matches must be played under R & A Rules and Local Rules in Force on the Day

Each team will consist of seven players, these being the lowest handicap players available with a Handicap Index of not more than 6.0. (Not the Course Handicap or Playing Handicap).
Players with a Handicap Index higher than 6.0 may be used however the Handicap Index limit remains at 6.0 and they must play off that handicap.
The team must include a PGA Professional registered to the relevant club. If a Professional is not played that game will be forfeited. Tournament professionals must not be used at any time.
A maximum of two juniors aged 16 years or over on 1st January 2024 with the required Handicap Index can be played. The remainder of the players must be aged over 18 years on the 1st January 2024.
Teams must play in Playing Handicap order with the highest pairing first and the Professional playing last.
Before play commences the team captains must exchange team sheets in playing order with names, handicaps and age if under 18 years old.
Any club failing to field a full team will forfeit the match not played. The opponent of the forfeited match must be in attendance and ready to play in order to claim the said match unless written proof is recieved in the form of a text message or email conceeding that particular match. If such proof is receievd the player need not attend
In accordance with the World Handicap System a players Handicap Index will be amended to establish the Playing Handicap for the day which may or may not be more than 6.
Stroke allowance is the full difference of the Playing Handicap..
All games must be played to a result (no halves). A sudden death play off will take place in the event of the game being level after 18 holes.
Members of more than one MDGA club can only elect to play for one nominated club in all 2024 MDGA team knockouts.
A draw will be made for each round. The first named in the draw will be the home side and as such are responsible for arranging the match within the specified schedule. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. BOTH TEAMS should make every effort to open lines of communication on receipt of the draw.
The HOME TEAM must offer a choice of four dates at least two of which must be either a Saturday or Sunday. The home team are under no obligation to offer any alternative dates to these four dates. The home team will decide on which tee are to be used for the match i.e white or yellow.
Extensions to the closing date will not be granted and it is recommended that matches are played as early as possible so as to allow for a re-arranged match in the event of adverse weather conditions and course closures.
A courtesy round should be offered for each round for a maximum of eight pairs. Arrangements are to be made between the relevant team captains.
If a match is not completed in the specified time the MDGA Executive will adjudicate.
The winners must notify the MDGA secretary of the result by text or email by the closing date of each round.
Use of Buggies. Please refer to the MDGA Buggy Policy on the website.
Should any contingency arise which is not covered by the rules the decision of the MDGA Executive will be final.
20.. LOCAL RULES ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH APPLY

Dunham Forest Trophy 2024 Preliminary Round

The following teams have been drawn to play in the Preliminary Round.

All organisers are strongly recommended to make contact with their opponents as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of BOTH teams to make contact.

All matches are to be played and result emailed to the MDGAINFO@Yahoo.co.uk

DUE TO THE EXCEPTIONAL WEATHER CONDITIONS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROUND HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 22nd APRIL.

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The Final will be played at Dunham Forest Golf and Country Club on Saturday 21st September 2024


Alderley Edge	v	Sandbach
Altrincham	v	Alsager
Ashton in Makerfield	v	Saddleworth
Bolton	v	Romiley
Bolton Old Links	v	Prestwich
Bramall Park	v	Withington
Bramhall	v	Dukinfield
Brookdale	v	Macclesfield
Buxton High Peak	v	Marple
Chorley	v	Reddish Vale
Clitheroe	v	Vale Royal Abbey
Crewe	v	Sale
Crompton and Royton	v	Mere
Denton	v	Westwood
Disley	v	Alder Root
Dunscar	v	Pike Fold
Ellesmere	v	Accrington
Fairfield	v	Ashton on Mersey
Harwood	v	Styal
Haydock Park	v	Shaw Hill
Heaton Moor	v	Manchester
Hindley Hall	v	North Manchester
Leyland	v	Blackburn
Lymm	v	Whitefield
Mottram Hall	v	Davenport
Northenden	v	Hart Common
Warrington	v	Wychwood Park
Worsley	v	Blackley
Castle Hawk	v	Didsbury

Dunham Forest Trophy 1st Round

The wet weather has meant that many clubs have been unable to complete their Preliminary Round fixture. The draw for the 1st Round has been completed in order to allow clubs maximum time to play their tie. For the benefit of clubs who have drawn 'team A or Team B' opponents the draw will be updated daily as results are received so please review the website regularly.
1st Round ties are to be completed and the result sent by Noon on Tuesday 21st May 2024.This completion date will be subject to review depending on the weather conditions.

Round 1		Results to be in by Tuesday 21st May
Alderley Edge	v	Lowes Park
Alsager	v	Poulton Park
Ashton under Lyne	v	Nelson
Bolton	v	Dunham Forest
Breightmet	v	Westhoughton
Brookdale	v	Blackburn
Buxton High Peak	v	Flixton
Castle Hawk	v	Shaw Hill
Chapel en le Frith	v	Greenmount
Chorley	v	Werneth
Clitheroe	v	Stockport
Crewe/Sale	v	Rochdale
Crompton and Royton	v	Hart Common
Darwen	v	New Mills
Davyhulme Park	v	Ellesmere
Denton	v	Bury
Disley	v	Bramall Park
Ashton on Mersey	v	Worsley
Harwood or Styal	v	Cavendish
Hazel Grove	v	Stand
Heaton Moor or Manchester	v	Saddleworth
Hindley Hall	v	Bolton Old Links
Knutsford	v	Bramhall
Leigh	v	Houghwood
Marriott Worsley Park	v	Houldsworth
Mottram Hall	v	Pleasington
Ringway	v	Whitefield
Rossendale	v	Mellor and Townscliffe
Sandiway	v	Wychwood Park
Stamford	v	Heyrose
Tytherington	v	Dunscar
Wilmslow	v	Chorlton cum Hardy

Last updated: 22 Apr 2024 15:54