RULES & REGULATIONS
Objects of the County
The Surrey Golf is the governing body for men’s amateur golf in Surrey. Founded in 1923 the
objects of Surrey Golf remain basically unchanged although the number of events and Clubs
has increased dramatically over the last 95 years, particularly in the last 20.
a. To further the interests of the game of Golf in Surrey.
b.
To assist in maintaining a uniform system of handicapping by acting as the Area
Authority for Surrey for the Council of National Golf Unions and to duly operate the
CONGU unified Handicapping System as laid down from time to time.
c. To arrange County Championships (Amateur, Senior, Mid-Age, Colts and Junior).
d. To arrange Competitions for Handicap Players.
e. To arrange County Matches.
f.
To co-operate with the R & A, through the medium of the England Golf to which it
shall be affiliated.
g.
To take such action from time to time as the Board may consider desirable for the
benefit of its Members.
County Rules
1. Name
The County shall be called “Surrey County Golf Ltd.”, which is a non-profit making organisation
limited by guarantee. All surpluses will be used to maintain and improve the County’s facilities
and services. No surplus will be distributed other than to another non-profit making body or to
affiliated Clubs on the winding up or dissolution of the Company.
2. Membership
Membership is open to golf Clubs, called affiated Clubs, being recognised golf Clubs within the
County. Enrolment of Clubs is subject to the approval of the Board of Surrey County Golf Ltd.
who shall have the power to elect, subject to the agreement of England Golf.
Any affiliated Club wishing to resign its membership must give notice thereof in writing to the
County on or before 30th November in any year, otherwise such Club shall be liable to pay the
subscription for the ensuing year.
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