The Morcom Cup, Champion of Champions and Woman’s 36 Hole Championship
Saturday 11th January and Sunday 12th January 2025
2025 sponsored by:
The Morcom Cup, Champion of Champions and Woman’s 36 Hole Championship
- Men’s 36 Hole Stroke
- Women’s 36 Hole Stroke
- Junior Championships
Played at the Devonport Country Club
Saturday 11th January and Sunday 12th January 2025
Entries for all events have closed
Morcom Cup
36-hole scratch event
Prizes for 18-hole handicap winners for both Saturday and Sunday
Handicap 0-18 played over 36 holes
Open Junior Boys Championship
Under 18 years
Morcom Cup Handicap Limit – 18
Champion of Champions
36 holes scratch event
held in conjunction with the Morcom Cup
Open to all 2024 Club Champions, 2024 winner of the Champion of Champions & 2024 NWG, NG, GST & SCGA Champions & Invitees
Women’s 36 Hole Stroke Championship
State Selection Event – Handicap limit 0-36
Played in 2 divisions over 18 holes Saturday PM and 18 holes Sunday AM.
Divisions will be determined when entries are received
Open Junior Girls Championship
Under 18 years
Handicap 0-36
Played over 36 holes
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Woodrising Bistro and Jack Bar will be catering throughout the event, offering a fresh and exciting menu filled with delicious snacks and dining options to suit every player and guest.
Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a hearty meal, you’ll find something to savour while enjoying the festivities over the weekend.
Playing Conditions (Men)
1. Entrance fees must be paid at time of entry.
2. Entries must be made on the attached form.
3. There is a handicap limit of 18 for Morcom Cup entrants.
4. The Competition shall be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf of St. Andrews, Scotland, subject to the modification here after mentioned and the local rules of the Devonport Country Club. If a dispute arises on any point, it shall be decided by the Tournament Committee of the Devonport Country Club and the Tournament Committee’s decision on the matter shall be final.
5. All protests must be lodged in writing, at the Clubhouse within 30 minutes of the completion of the round.
6. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to make alterations to Competitors handicaps before any event, should they deem it advisable.
7. In every event, Competitors will be drawn against each other for the day in such manner as the Tournament Committee may arrange and the Tournament Committee, or such person as the Tournament Committee may authorise, shall have power to select a partner for any Competitor whose partner is not at the Tee when called upon at the time appointed to start.
8. All events shall be under the control of the Devonport Country Club who may alter or make any variation to the conditions or alter the indicated starting time of the event as required. DCC may, in the event of bad weather, or for any other reason, fix another day or venue for any contest.
9. All events are open to amateurs only, who are members of Registered Tasmanian Clubs, or Golf Clubs outside the State of Tasmania registered with a similar Association and the Tournament Committee shall have the right to refuse the entry of any person without being required to give reason for such refusal.
10. Ties between two or more competitors for the Champion of Champions and Morcom Cup scratch events will be decided by sudden death playoff. Playoff holes shall be decided by the Committee on the day. Ties for Runner up in these scratch events will be decided by count back. Ties for Winner or Runner up in any other event will be decided by count back.
11. The Tournament Committee shall have the power to limit the number of entries for any event, and to alter the time fixed for starting any event.
12. The Tournament Committee will, in exceptional circumstances only, accept late entries for Scratch Events. Should any player withdraw from any event he shall forfeit his entry fee.
13. Competitors shall comply with the Dress Regulations of the Devonport Country Club both on the course and in the clubhouse.
14. All players must report to the starter at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised hit off time and advise the starter of any change to that handicap stated at their time of entry.
15. Use of ride on golf carts will only be permitted to competitors who are able to provide a doctor’s certificate verifying a medical need that requires use of such equipment or have reached the age of 65+.
16. Competitors on the course shall not consume alcohol during play of any event.
17. A competitor shall not knowingly make use of any drug to enhance his performance. Any competitor infringing the condition by refusing to take a test, may be disqualified.
18. “Distance only” measuring devices are permitted. Phones must be on silent or turned off.
19. Slow play rules will be strictly adhered to. Ready golf is acceptable when safe to do so.
Playing Conditions (Women)
1. Entries must be made online, paid at the time of entry, and the details are forwarded to The Manager, Devonport Country Club, 66 Woodrising Avenue, Spreyton 7310 by the prescribed closing date. Late entries will only be accepted for handicap events.
2. The 36-hole event is open to amateur female members with handicaps of 36 or under who are members of clubs affiliated with Golf Tasmania.
3. All handicaps shall be current Golf Australia handicaps. Players retain the same handicap for the entirety of the 36-hole event.
4. The rules of golf and the local rules of the Devonport Country Club shall be the rules of play during the event. Players are to observe the dress regulations of the Devonport Country Club.
5. Competitors must report to the starter 15 minutes before their drawn time. If not ready when called, they will go to the end of the field.
6. Ties – Ties between two or more competitors for the Championship scratch event will be decided by a sudden death playoff. Playoff holes shall be decided by the Committee on the day. Ties for Runner up will be decided by count back. Ties for Winner or Runner up in any other events will be decided by count back.
7. All events shall be under the control of the Devonport Country Club who may alter or make any variation to the conditions or alter the indicated starting time of the event as required. DCC may, in the event of bad weather, or for any other reason, fix another day or venue for any contest.
8. All protests must be lodged in writing, at the Clubhouse within 30 minutes of the completion of the round. The decision of the Match Committee shall be final.
9. Slow play rules will be strictly enforced. Ready golf is acceptable when safe to do so.
10. A competitor shall not knowingly make use of any drug to enhance her performance. Any competitor infringing the condition by refusing to take a test, may be disqualified.
11. “Distance only” measuring devices are permitted. Phones must be on silent or turned off.
12. Motorised transport is not permitted unless a copy of current medical certificate is
submitted with the entry form or have reached the age of 65+.