Meppershall Golf Society – Competitions & Handicaps

(Revised 2026)
New Members & Eligibility

New members must play in 3 Meppershall Society Golf meetings before becoming eligible for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or front/back nine prizes.

Only current paid‑up members can win these prizes.

Nearest‑the‑pin prizes are open to all.

New members’ handicaps are based on their first 3 competition results or club handicap.

Members may request a handicap reduction at any time.

Reviews to Handicaps & Prizes

Prize rules: A member may only win one prize per meeting.

Meppershall Standard Stableford Score (MSSS)
  • 0–7%: MSSS 33
  • 8–11%: MSSS 34
  • 12–16%: MSSS 35
  • 16–32%: MSSS 36
  • 33–50%: MSSS 37
  • 51–80%: MSSS 38
  • 81%+: MSSS 39
Winner – the highest cash prize of the day.

Cut: A pre-determined percentage of handicap + a fraction of 1 point (eg 0.3) per point above MSSS: there is a cap currently set to 5 points.

Cannot also win 1st/2nd/3rd.

2nd Place – a cash prize less than the 1st place prize.

Cut: 5% of handicap

Cannot also win 1st/2nd/3rd.

3rd Place – a cash prize less than the 2nd place prize.

No cut. Cannot also win 1st/2nd/3rd.

Front & Back Nine Winners – Usually £10 each

No cut. Cannot also win 1st/2nd/3rd.

Ties: Last 9 → last 6 → last 3 → last hole → tie.

Other Handicap Adjustments

A minimum of 0.1 added for every point under MSSS (There is a cap, currently set to 0.8).

Player of the Year (POTY)

Best 6 stableford scores count.

Ties are shared.

Members of Host Golf Club

Fee: Variable depending on the green fee/food cost to members. Usually between £20 and £25.

No‑Shows & Late Withdrawal

Players may be charged if withdrawing after numbers are confirmed unless the club waives fees.