What is the limit an Amateur Golfer can win?

[Dodger]

Is it £500? Can't be arsed googling so I'll rely on the forum for the answer.

Trying to budget for a Scratch Open I am going to be running.

 

[bobmac]

I think your right Dodger

 

[Twire]

Here you go Dodger you lazy bugger...

An amateur golfer must not accept a prize (other than a symbolic prize) or prize voucher of retail value in excess of £500 or the equivalent, or such a lesser figure as may be decided by the Governing Body. This limit applies to the total prizes or prize vouchers received by an amateur golfer in any one competition or series of competitions, excluding any hole-in-one prize (see Rule 3-2b ).

b. Hole-in-One Prizes
The limits prescribed in Rule 3-2a apply to a prize for a hole-in-one. However, such a prize may be accepted in addition to any other prize won in the same competition.

 

[USER1999]

Yep, but my club ignore this, and you can win upwards of £1600. Rules eh?

 

[Dodger]

Yep, but my club ignore this, and you can win upwards of £1600. Rules eh?

How does that work then? More than 1 club Pro at your place?

 

[USER1999]

We run an 'auction' style event, banned in the rule book, where you can win more than £500, banned in the rule book, but if you complain, it's tradition, so is ok.

Just another crap thing about golf clubs.

I won't play in it.

 

[thecraw]

I won £75 last season for a joint 2nd!


Wooooooohooooooo!

 

[clubchamp07]

I think the rule regarding Hole in one's is changing this year.