The Suffolk Golf Union has updated Competition Rules in 2023 and players are strongly advised to carry a copy of the England Golf Hard Card 2023 when competing in Suffolk Golf Union competitions.

There is no hard copy this year but a copy can be downloaded and printed from England Golf

Suffolk Golf Union has adopted EGU policies on Pace of Play, Code of Conduct and Transportation and entrants should be aware of these to avoid breaching these.


Specific Conditions of Entry for the Suffolk Seniors Championship


a) A Championship meeting will be held each year with the winner receiving the Geoffrey Barnard Trophy.
b) The Team Championship for the Michael Thomas Trophy will be for the three lowest scratch scores returned from the same club.
c) The qualification for the above will be as for County Competitions.
d) The Championship will be decided by Medal Play over 18 holes off scratch.
e) Prizes will be awarded for the best scratch scores for age groups 55-61, 62-69 and 70 and over. Handicap prizes will also be awarded for the same categories. No player will receive more than one prize with the exception for the Team Championship.
f) The top 16 available players will contest the Suffolk Seniors Matchplay Championship for the Platten Salver. The first two rounds being played at club level. The semi-final and final will be at the venue of the Suffolk Matchplay Event on 29th September 2024 at Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club.
Finishing places will determine whether the player has a home or away draw. Players finishing in places 1 to 8 will have the home draw in the first round.

g) A current list of entries received for all championships will be displayed on the SGU website.


As a condition of entry, participants agree to the SGU rules and procedures.


A full start sheet and tee times will be posted on the SGU website shortly after the closing date.

This competition requires that fees be paid to complete entry. If the payment process is not completed, your entry may be removed.