County Members Welcome2026

ELIGIBILITY – Participation is restricted to current paid County Members.

To qualify for competition prizes, entrants must have a valid WHS handicap and must have submitted a minimum of six completed 18-hole competition scorecards for WHS handicap purposes within the twelve months preceding the date of the County Members competition.

ENTRY FEE – The entry fee for meetings is £50 per pair

FORM OF COMPETITION – The format includes ten Fourball Better Ball Stableford competitions from yellow tees and two AM-AM events (teams of four, with the best two scores from each group counting) from Yellow tees.

HANDICAP ALLOWANCE – The allowance is 85% of the player’s WHS course handicap specific to the course being played, with full stroke allocation applied.

ENTRY PROCESS –Entries must be made online using the “Register” link on the schedule of events provided on either the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs website, under the County Members tab or on the Golf Genius app. Payment is required online via credit or debit card. An email address is necessary for registration; start times will be communicated via email following the draw.

Payments are collected at the time of booking, except for pairs placed on the waitlist, who will only be charged once their entry is confirmed.

After the competition closing date, entry fees are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal; however, pairs may provide a substitute, provided all eligibility criteria are met.

Due to consistently high demand, early registration is strongly recommended.

USE OF BUGGIES – Use of a motorised golf cart is subject to host club approval and requires prior presentation of a medical certificate of disability. The buggy is solely for the individual named on the certificate; partners may use the buggy only if they also hold appropriate medical dispensation.

Any male member aged 18 or above from a club affiliated with the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs may apply to become a County Member either via the online portal or by submitting a completed application form accompanied by the £40 one-time membership fee to the County Members Administrator.

Eligibility for membership is determined by YUGC County Rules 2(A)b and 27.

Association merchandise, including the County Members tie, is available for purchase and use exclusively by County Members.

County Members are eligible to participate in any of the twelve annual competitions hosted at various courses throughout Yorkshire. Registration for these events is conducted online, commencing approximately eight weeks prior to each event. Due to consistently high demand, early registration is strongly recommended. The schedule comprises ten Fourball Better Ball events and two team AM-AM competitions (teams of four), designed to foster social engagement among golfers from different clubs. Prizes are presented to the top six pairs in the Better Ball events and the top three teams in the AM-AM competitions.