KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS 2026
New Rules For 2026
The rules have changed this year for the Mixed Knockout competition. Maximum handicap index on entry being 28.0 for Men and 28.0 for Ladies. Also, the semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course.
The following rules apply before entering:
- Pass holders must have played in at least three qualifying Medal or Stableford competitions at the Club a year prior to the date of the competition.
- If a pass holder has transferred in from another club, they need to have a full complement of 20 scores on their WHS Handicap Index record within the last six months.
- All entries must be received by Sunday 18 January.
- The knockout draw for each knockout competition will take place by Wednesday 21 January.
Tiger Cup
Handicap Index up to 14.6. Men only. Matches are to be played from the Tiger tees on the Old Course or, if mutually agreed, the white plates on the Coronation Course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. The final will be played on one day over 36 holes.
Angora Cup
Handicap Index 14.7 and above. Men only. Matches are to be played from the yellow plates on either course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course.
Veterans’ Cup
No Handicap Index restriction. Men only aged 60 and above on the closing date of entry. Matches are to be played from the yellow plates on either course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course.
Better Ball Knockout
No Handicap Index restriction. Men only. Please enter as a pair. Single players are welcome to enter with the aim to be paired with another golf pass holder. If you would like to do this, please contact Golf Operations. To be played from the white plates on either course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course.
Mixed Knockout
Handicap Index up to 28.0 on entry for both men and ladies. Please enter as a pair. Single players are welcome to enter with the aim to be paired with another golf pass holder. If you would like to do this, please contact Golf Operations. This competition is to be played on either course with men playing from the white plates and ladies from the red plates. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course.
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