Members' Season 24/25

Saturday, September 07, 2024 - Friday, August 29, 2025

 

Dear Member,

 

 

We are delighted to share the 2024-2025 Member Events Portal. The portal contains information that you will need to have a fun and successful season at the Royal Golf Club, and sharing it in advance will allow you to plan and choose the events you wish to participate in.

 

The aim of this portal is to:

1. Provide a full and comprehensive Event Calendar that will allow the opportunity for all skill levels to compete and socialise with other Members.

2. Find a balance between fun and social Events and handicap rounds throughout the year.

3. Display results from each competition.

4. Give information and updates on Local Rules and Rules of Handicapping.

 

To further manage your expectations please note that changes to the calendar are unavoidable and we will do our best to communicate any changes well in advance.

 

Please find below further information with regards to this year’s Events. Please take the time to look over these notes carefully as it will help further understanding of what Events are taking place at the Club this season.

 

 

Sign–Up Process:

Golf Genius will again be utilised for the sign-up process this year. Events will be open 3 weeks in advance and reminder emails will be sent where you can confirm you participation if you have not done so already.

 

The provisional draw will be sent 3 days prior to the event and the final draw will be sent the day before. Any cancellations or tee time requests must be made before the final draw, otherwise you may be liable to receive a reminder email.

 

OPEN Tee Time Events will also take place throughout the year. The sign up process for these is to simply book a tee time online or with reception, and then check in at the golf shop before your round and pay any relevant entry fee.

 

Summary Of Events:

Order of Merit

12 Monthly Events running from September-August. There will be a Division A and a Division B. Division A will include handicap indexes of 12.0 or less and Division B will include handicap indexes of 12.1 and above. Division A will play Medal and prizes will be awarded both Monthly and Overall whereby the best 5 scores are to count for both Overall Gross and Nett. Division B will play Stableford and prizes will be awarded both Monthly and Overall whereby the best 5 scores are to count for Overall Stableford.

 

Individual Stableford

OPEN Tee Time Events that will run throughout the year to give Members the opportunity to submit scores for handicap purposes whilst competing against one another.

 

Mixed Open

Pairs Betterball Stableford Event played in teams containing a man and a woman.

 

Captains' Day

Individual Stableford Event that will be played to welcome in our new Captains for the upcoming season and thank our Outgoing Captains. Both Men's and Ladies Captains will hit a ceremonial drive before the event to signify the start of their Captaincy. Members will be able to predict where these drives will end up by placing a flag somewhere on the hole beforehand.

 

Pro Challenge

Texas Scramble Event played against the professionals at the Club. Each team has the chance to speculate whether they will beat the professional's team whilst also competing against fellow Members.

 

Fourball Shamble

A modified team format consisting of 4 players to welcome you back after our annual overseeding.

 

Member/Guest Tournament

50 Members will have the opportunity to invite a guest to play at a heavily discounted rate to experience a Member tournament. 

 

Members Vs. Associates

Pairs Matchplay Event played between Members and Associates working at the Club.

 

Christmas Pairs

Pairs Stableford Event played around Christmas time to get everyone into the festive spirit.

 

Hogmanay Hack

Texas Scramble Event played on New Year's Eve.

 

Green Vs. Brown

Pairs Matchplay Event played against our neighbours; Awali Golf Club. 9 holes will be played at The Royal Golf Club and 9 holes will be played at Awali Golf Club.

 

Senior Open

Individual Stableford Event for anyone that is 50 years old or above.

 

Captain Vs. Lady Captain

Individual Stableford Event whereby players will play for either the Men's or the Ladies' Captain. Prizes will be awarded to individuals as well as the winning team.

 

Club Championship

The pinnacle Event on the calendar. Two days of Individual Strokeplay which will determine the overall Men's Gross Winner, Men's Nett Winner, Ladies' Gross Winner and Ladies' Nett Winner.

 

Black Tee Challenge

Individual Strokeplay Event played from the tees furthest back on the course. Usually only suitable for those with lower handicaps or anyone that is up for the challenge.

 

Major Stableford

Individual Stableford Event whereby each player will be paired with a professional playing in the corresponding Major being played that weekend. The Member's Stableford score will be added to the professional's adjusted Stableford score to determine the Winner.

 

Singles Matchplay

Individual Knockout Matchplay running from October-April.

 

Pearl Trophy

Pairs Knockout Matchplay running from October-April.

 

 

Player Of The Year

Season Points Award that will determine the Member that has performed the best in the above competitions throughout the year. Players who place in the top five of each handicap qualifying event will be awarded points as follows:

 

1st place – 5 points

2nd place – 4 points

3rd place – 3 points

4th place – 2 points

5th place – 1 points

 

Members will automatically receive 1 point for participating in each event.