Noel Bucknall Cup
2024 Winner George Norris
2025 Key Dates
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Round 1 to be played by Sunday 23 February
Round 2 to be played by Sunday 16 March on the course of the day.
Round 3 to be played by Sunday 13 April on the course of the day.
Round 4 to be played by Sunday 27 April on the course of the day.
Quarter Finals to be played by Sunday 18 May on the course of the day.
Semi Finals to be played by Sunday 1 June on the blue course.
Final Saturday 21 June on the blue course.
1. HISTORY
Players will compete for a trophy named in honour of Noel Bucknall who was a member of numerous successful senior pennant teams. A talented left-hander, he served on Committee from 1958 to 1965 and appointed Treasurer in 1961-62 and served as Captain in 1963-64. Noel Bucknall was always heavily involved in the conduct of high-profile tournaments at the Club, acting as chief marshall for the Dunlops and various Victorian Opens. He was appointed a Life Member in 1990 and was presented with a testimonial that noted his sociability and contribution to Club spirit.
2. EVENT TYPE
- Honour Board and Perpetual Trophy.
3. COMPETITION
- Singles handicap match play event with matches to be co-ordinated and played by competing players prior to the dates as scheduled in the Golf Program on the course of the day.
- Matches cannot be played during a Medal or any other Major event.
- Semi Finals to be played as scheduled in the Golf Program on the blue course.
- Final to be played as scheduled in the Golf Program on the blue course.
4. ELIGIBILITY
- Open to Life, 7 Day, Young and eligible Junior Members.
5. TIES
- In the event that a match is square after 18 holes, play shall continue from Hole 1 in sudden death until a decision is reached. Strokes will be taken again as at the start of the match.
6. ENTRIES AND DRAW
- Competitors shall nominate for the event by entering their names on the Entry sheet. Entries will close when 128 entries have been received.
- In the event that both players cannot play by the due date both will be disqualified.
7. PRESENTATIONS
- Presentation of the Noel Bucknall Cup will be made on Championship Day. Following the Final, the club will provide hospitality for the competitors, caddies and the referee.