The Rules

1. Eligibility

• 1.1 Each participant MUST be an employee of the company they are entering on behalf of at the time of the competition.
   
• 1.2 Multiple teams from the same company are permitted to enter. Who doesn't love a bit of intra-company rivalry!
   
• 1.3 All participants must be aged 18 or over as of January 1st, 2026.
   
• 1.4 If teams qualify for Finals Day but are unable to attend, their place will be forfeited and offered to the next qualifying team in the standings. An entire team CANNOT be substituted with other company employees for the Final. Replacing a single player is subject to the terms of 3.2 below.
   

• 1.5 The tournament is open to both male and female competitors.

   

2. Handicap Requirements

• 2.1 Each participant MUST have an official handicap recognised by golf’s World Handicap System™. 
   
• 2.2 No handicap means no entry. 
   
• 2.3 If a player is found to be playing without an official handicap, their team will automatically be disqualified and their opponents awarded the match. 
   
• 2.4 No refunds of entry fees will be provided for teams disqualified due to handicap non-compliance.. 
  
  If you don't have an official handicap, you can acquire a recognised handicap through England Golf and the MyEG App, but be quick. For more details visit www.englandgolf.org

3. Team Composition and Substitutions

• 3.1 Teams MUST consist of the same two players throughout the competition. 
   
• 3.2 Substitutions are only permitted in extreme, unforeseen circumstances and require the express written consent of the Event Director. 
   
• 3.3 Any proposed substitute must meet all eligibility criteria, including being an employee of the same company and holding a valid WHS handicap.
  
   

4. Competition Play and Format

• 4.1 All players will tee off from the same designated tees.
   
• 4.2 The tournament will use differing formats for the knockout rounds and Finals Day. Please refer to our tournament Format page for further details.
   
• 4.2 All matches must be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, and any local rules in force at the host venue.
  
   

5. Finals Day 

• 5.1 By entering, teams confirm they are available to compete on the designated Finals Day (Scheduled for a weekday in early September 2026; exact date TBC).
   
• 5.2 Players will be informed of the exact date of Finals Day ASAP.
   
• 5.3 If a qualifying team is unable to attend Finals Day, they must notify the Event Director at least 14 days in advance.
   
• 5.4 In the event that a qualifying team cannot attend, the spot does not automatically pass to other employees within the same company. Instead, the place will be offered to the best performing team from the previous round (team with the least heavy defeat) at the discretion of the Event Director. This ensures the competitive integrity of the final.
   
• 5.5 As per Clause 3.2, if one original player is unavailable due to extreme circumstances, a substitute may be permitted with written consent, provided they meet all eligibility and handicap requirements. Replacing both players is considered a team withdrawal.
   

6. Venues

• 6.1 All courses and venues are subject to change.
   
• 6.2 In the event of a venue change, participants will be notified in reasonable time, and the organisers will provide an alternative venue of equivalent standard.

7. Prizes

• 7.1 All prizes are subject to change and availability.
   
• 7.2 If a specific prize becomes unavailable, an equivalent substitute of similar value will be provided.
   
• 7.3 No cash alternatives are available for any prizes. Prizes are non-transferable.

8. General

• 8.1 The Event Director’s decision is final in all matters relating to the competition rules, eligibility, and disputes.
   
• 8.2 Entry fees are non-refundable unless the competition is cancelled by the organisers.
   
• 8.3 Participants are responsible for their own insurance and the safety of their equipment while at host venues.