CONDITIONS OF PLAY

 

  1. The Tournament shall be played by Stroke Play over 72 holes.

 

  1. The 144 competitors will complete 18 holes on Friday 2nd May 2025 and 18 holes on Saturday 3rd May 2025.

 

  1. The leading 40 competitors, and all those tying for 40th place, will then play 36 holes on Sunday 4th May 2025.

 

  1. It is expected that play on Saturday will be completed by 8:30pm and the cut and starting times for Sunday will be completed as soon as possible thereafter. The telephone number for evening enquiries is 01253 643790 and the Sunday Starting Sheet will be published on the Royal Lytham website/Golf Genius Portal on the Saturday evening.

 

  1. The player with the least number of strokes will be the winner. In the event of a tie after 72 holes, the competitors who tie will determine the winner by playing holes 1, 2 and 18 in a stroke play format. If a tie still exists, then a sudden death play-off will take place over these same holes. The play-off will commence immediately after the last players have completed the final round.

 

  1. All ties, other than for first place, will be decided on countback based on the best score for the last round. If the tying players have the same score for the last round, places will be determined based on the score for the last nine holes, last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole. If there is still a tie, then the last six holes, three holes and final hole of the first nine holes will be considered in turn.

 

  1. If it becomes impossible to complete the Tournament in accordance with the above conditions, because of adverse weather conditions or other circumstances, the Tournament Committee shall be empowered to vary such conditions to the extent necessary to achieve a result in the time available.

 

  1. A full Pace of Play condition will be posted at the Tournament and will be available upon request.  The “Pace of Play Condition” will be strictly enforced.

 

  1. “Practice during the Tournament” – Rules of Golf apply. Rule 5 is in effect.

 

  1. Suspension of Play Due to a Dangerous situation. The specimen Condition in the Rules of Golf is in effect. The signals shall be:

 

Discontinue Play Immediately;  one prolonged note of the siren,

Discontinue Play;                        three consecutive notes of the siren, repeated,

Resume Play;                               two short notes of the siren, repeated.

 

Prizes and vouchers

 

  1. The Lytham Trophy will remain in the possession of Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club.
  2. The Winner will receive a silver replica of the Lytham Trophy and a cheque.
  3. The runner-up and third place competitors will each receive a cheque.

 

All prize winners are expected to attend the prize presentation, which will take place shortly after play on Sunday is completed.