Committee 2025

Captain: Vanasen Kanniah

Vice-Captain: Nishaan Nundlall

Treasurer: Joshay Harkoo

Handicap Manager: Wentzel Fourie

Philanthropy Lead: TBC

Rules and Regulations

The rules of the game of golf to be played within the society shall be those of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, unless otherwise stated by the local club rules.

1. Pace of Play: To maintain pace of play, please follow these guidelines:

• Ready Golf: Play when you are ready and it is safe to do so, regardless of the traditional order where the player farthest from the hole goes first.

• 3-minute Rule: If searching for a lost ball, you have 3 minutes to find it. If not found, drop a new ball and take a 2 stroke penalty.

• Efficienct scoring: Players who cannot score on a hole should pick up their ball. Their gross score will be recorded as the score at the point of pick up.

2. Conduct: All members are expected to conduct themselves respectfully.

3. Dress Code: Members must adhere to the dress code of the golf club hosting the event.

4. Live Scoring: Each fourball will have a designated leader responsible for updating lives scores on PlayThru.

5. Etiquette: Members should observe proper golf etiquette, including refraining from talking while players are addressing their ball.

6. Course Rules: The Handicap Manager will outline specific rules of play for each course prior to the event.

7. Tee Time Arrival: All players must be present at the tee box at least 10 minutes before the first tee off time.

8. Sanctions: The committee reserves the right to issue sanctions for inappropriate behaviour.

9. Rule Disputes: Any rule violations should be immediately addressed with the individual and reported to the group leader, whose decision is final.

Membership Fees & Bank Details

Annual Membership Fee: £50 per player for 2025

All membership fees and green fees are to be paid into the society bank account as below:

Acc Name: Ubuntu Golf Society

Acc Type: Business

Acc Number: 52910196

Sort Code: 23-05-80

Reference: Your Name

Green fees  must be paid at least 1 week prior to each game.

Event Registration and Live Scoring (PlayThru)

The society has chosen ‘PlayThru’ as its online platform to register for game events and live event scoring.

Registering For Events

1. Members can register for events via the PlayThru link on the Schedule page.

2. A registration link will be sent to all members on WhatsApp 2 weeks prior to an event and members must register within 7 days to confirm attendance.

Live Scoring and Scorecards

1. A PlayThru link will be sent to each ‘4-Ball Captain’ to record scores for their group. Other players will receive a separate link to view real-time scoring.

2. All players must keep paper scorecards which are to be exchanged with their playing partners. At the end of the game, scorecards must be signed by both player and market and given to the ‘4-Ball Captain’, who should cross check the scorecards against the entries recorded PlayThru.

3. Note: Scores cannot be amended on PlayThru after submission, so accuaracy is crucial.

Prizes for each event

The following prizes will be awarded for each event (American Golf Voucher or Similar):

• 1st Place = £30

• 2nd Place = £20

• 3rd Place = £10

• Longest Drive = £10

• Nearest to Pin = £10

Shared Rankings: In the case of tied rankings, prize values will be combined and shared accordingly. For example, a tie for 2nd place means the 2nd and 3rd place prizes are combined and split.

Captain's Cup

Throughout the season all members will be competing to win the annual ‘Captain’s Cup’. 

Points System

1. Points are awarded based on Stableford scores using 'Ubuntu Handicaps' only (no course handicap/slope rating).

2. Only the top 6 points scoring events for each member contribute towards the final Captain’s Cup standings.

3. Points are allocated based on event ranking:

• 1st = 20 points

• 2nd = 15 points

• 3rd = 12 points

• 4th = 10 points

• From 5th place onwards, points decrease by 1 for each lower rank

• 20th and below = 1 point each

• 1 point is the minimum points awarded to players regardless of finishing position.

4. Shared Rankings: If players tie for a position, they all receive the points for that position. The next position(s) are skipped.

For example: If two players tie for 1st, both get 20 points. The next player is ranked 3rd and receives 12 points.

5. Bonus Points: 

• Longest drive: 1 point

• Nearest to the pin: 1 point

• Each gross birdie or better: 1 point

Captain's Cup Prizes

1st Place = Callaway Elyte Driver (valued at £500)

2nd Place = TBC

3rd Place = TBC

Playoff: In the event of a tie for the top 3 places after the last game, a single-hole playoff will determine the winners.

Above all, we hope you enjoy playing golf and have a great time with your fellow society members!