Scottish Senior Womens Golf Association
(Founded in 1950)     Northern Division

Guidelines to Competitions:   (updated September 2026)




INTER DIVISIONAL MATCHES

Northern Division v Midlands Division  (Patrick Rose Bowl)

The Patrick Rose Bowl is the match play trophy played for annually by the Midlands and Northern Divisions involving teams of seven players, with handicaps of 10 or less, playing off scratch. This match usually takes place on the second Thursday in May in Midlands Division.

Northern Division and Midlands Division host the match in alternate years with each Division paying their own team expenses – green fees, catering and gratuities – with the arrangements being made by the host Division secretary for that year.

The team is selected by the Captain and Vice-Captain.

On arrival the Captains exchange team lists. The current Trophy holders tee off first. Each player receives a match ball from their division.




Northern Division v Highland Division  (Lyon Trophy)

The Annual Match between Northern Division and Highland Division involves two teams, each of nine players, and usually takes place on the second Monday in August at a venue to be decided by the host committee. The teams compete in a match play competition over one round for the Lyon Trophy.

Northern Division and Highland Division host the match in alternate years with the Host Division arranging the venue and paying the expenses  - green fees and catering. Both teams give a gratuity each year.

The team consists of two scratch players from both Division 1 and Division 2 and two handicap players from both Division 1 and Division 2, using the results from the Championship as a guide. The ninth player is the Captain. The Captain's match is played off handicap and will only count if the result is a tie.

On arrival, the Captains exchange team lists with the current Trophy Holders teeing off first. Each player receives a match ball from their division.




Players representing Northern Division in Inter Divisional matches should wear the
team uniform  of white shirt, green gilet.



SPRING MEETING GREENSOMES

The competition is usually played on the first Friday or Monday in May.
Handicap Allowance is 0.6 of the lower handicap player plus 0.4 of the higher handicap player.
Entries should be received by the date decided by the committee.
The draw to be made by the committee as soon thereafter as possible.
Copy of draw to be sent to Club Reps. and SSWGA Secretary.

Prizes: 1st Scr. Hodge Trophies + vouchers
1st Hcp. Montrose trophy + vouchers
2nd Hcp. Vouchers
3rd Hcp. Vouchers

No. of prizes awarded dependent on size of entry.


OPEN MEETING AND CHAMPIONSHIP

The competition usually starts on the last Monday in May.
The Open Meeting shall consist of 1 medal round.
The first eight scratch qualifiers, the first 4 players in Division 1 off handicap and first 4 players in Division 2 off handicap shall compete in the matchplay stages, following the automatic draw.
The winner of the scratch Championship shall then go forward to play in the Scottish Championship at Blairgowrie  (see Championship Meeting and Championship)

NB.  When returning score cards, members shall be asked if they are available for the Matchplay stages.

• Over 65s competing for the Senior prizes to put “S” on their card.

Entries should be received by the date decided by the committee.
Draw to be made by the Committee as soon as possible thereafter.
Copy of the draw to be sent to the Club Reps. and the SSWGA Secretary.
Senior Prizes to be awarded to over 65s (out with prizewinners)

Prizes: Division 1:
1st Scr. Davidson Cup + voucher
2nd Scr. Voucher
1st Hcp. Lyon Bowl + Captain’s Prize
2nd Hcp. Voucher
3rd Hcp Voucher
Senior Prize: Voucher

Division 2:
1st Scr. Edwards Trophy + voucher
2nd Scr. Voucher
1st Hcp. Lyon Bowl + Captain’s Prize
2nd Hcp. Voucher
3rd Hcp. Voucher
Senior Prize: Voucher

No. of prizes awarded dependent on size of entry.

Leading Senior Lady on handicap (Division 1 and 2) receives the 

MacDonald Strawberry Bowl + Voucher







MATCHPLAY TROPHIES AND PRIZES:
Scratch:
Championship Winner: Lady McInnes Shaw cup + voucher
Runner-up: Lyon Scoop + voucher
Semi-finalist: McPherson Trophy + voucher
Semi-finalist: McPherson Trophy + voucher

Division 1 Handicap:
Winner: Tony Moffat Memorial trophy  + voucher
Runner–up: Margaret Joss trophy + voucher
Semi-finalist: Voucher
Semi-finalist: Voucher

Division 2 Handicap:
Championship Winner: MacDonald trophy + voucher
Runner-up: Murdoch trophy  + voucher
Semi-finalist: Wishart trophy + voucher
Semi-finalist: Craddock trophy + voucher


SUPER SENIORS COMPETITION

The competition is usually played on the third Monday in July.
The over 65s competition shall consist of one Stableford round on a course selected by the committee.
Entries should be received by the date decided by the committee.
Draw to be made by the Committee as soon as possible thereafter and a copy sent to the Club reps and SSWGA Secretary.
Prizes to be awarded as follows:

Best points score: Tony Moffat Clock + voucher
This player cannot win the Chris Wilson Quaichs

Division 1 points score:
1st Chris Wilson Quaich + voucher
2nd Voucher

Division 2 points score:
1st Chris Wilson Quaich + voucher
2nd Voucher

These prizes to be awarded to any player over 65 years.

No. of prizes awarded dependent on size of entry.

Rare Vintage: ie. 75 years & over
1st nett Tony Moffat Caithness Glass Bowl + voucher

AUTUMN STABLEFORD


The stableford competition is usually played on the first Monday in September over one round.
Entries should be received by the date decided by the committee.
Draw to be made by the Committee as soon as possible. and a copy sent to the Club reps and SSWGA Secretary.

Senior Prizes to be awarded to over 65s, outwith prizewinners

Prizes: Division 1:
Winner: MacDonald Plate + voucher
2nd Voucher
3rd Voucher
Senior Prize: Voucher

Division 2:
Winner: MacDonald Plate + voucher
2nd Voucher
3rd Voucher
Senior Prize: Voucher

No. of prizes awarded dependent on size of entry.




CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING AND CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL AT BLAIRGOWRIE



Sunday PM: 1st round of Championship
Sunday evening: Committee meeting attended by Captains & Secretaries of Divisions
Monday AM: Semi-final
Monday PM: Final
Monday: Medal round on Rosemount
Monday: 5 club Medal round on Wee Course (9 hole course)
Monday evening: Prizegiving & A.G.M. in Clubhouse
Tuesday: Greensome or Two Ball Foursome on Lansdowne
Tuesday late PM: Prizegiving for Greensome/Two Ball

NB. The Northern Division Champion, Captain & Secretary will be given an allowance to defray costs incurred.




ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting is usually held on the first Friday in November at Hazlehead Golf Club.