JOAN LAWTON CANADIAN FOURSOMES STABLEFORD – Tuesday 15th October
Tuesday 15th October
7.45am for 8.30am shotgun start
Putting Trophy Final to take place after Joan Lawton Canadian Foursomes lunch.
Rounds: 1 x 18 Hole Canadian Foursomes Stableford.
Tees: Red Tees. Shotgun Start. 7.45 for 8.30am. (Coffee available in bar from 7.00am).
Format: Played in fours (two pairs per group). Both players tee off and the preferred tee shot is selected and ball is played alternatively until holed out (or picked up if Stableford score can’t be improved).
Grades: One Grade. The entrants will be divided into two divisions on handicap with a player from each division to be drawn randomly into pairs.
Countback: If there is a tie for the winner in either of the divisions the Australian Count-back Method will be used to determine the winner.
Eligibility: Event is open to Female Category 1, Category 2, Interstate, Overseas, Country, Veteran (25), Veteran (50), Under 36 and Junior Members, and Veteran (25) and Veteran (50) Associates who hold a Golf Australia handicap.
Motorised Carts: Please note the use of motorised carts is prohibited except as authorised or approved by the Match Committee – refer to point 8 in the Stroke Play Terms of Competition for further information.
Lunch Information: Lunch to follow golf. $47.00 per person plus competition fee charged to individual account. Whilst not compulsory it is strongly encouraged that players attend the lunch after the Joan Lawton Foursomes.
Important: If you are not intending to stay for lunch please notify Office by close of business Thursday 10th October. Cancellations after Thursday will incur a charge of the food component.
Bookings close 3.00pm Tuesday 8th October. Draw will be provided Thursday 10th October.
2023 Winners: Amelia Porter and Lou Jacka
Perpetual Trophy: Presented at conclusion of event. See picture below.
Event History: The trophy for the event was purchased in 1977 Wendts Jewellers by Mrs M (Joan) Lawton, the event was then known as the Special Foursomes and in 1980 was renamed the Joan Lawton Foursomes.
ABOUT JOAN LAWTON
Mrs Lawton joined RAGC on 9th September 1932. Passed away 2014. Mrs M E (Joan) Lawton was Secretary of the S.A.L.G.U. 1935-37 and the Honorary Secretary of the R.A.G.C. 1945-1970 (25 years). Honorary Life Member of the R.A.G.C.A., 1970.
