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Poole Bay Golf Society welcomes golfers of all handicaps. Whether you're a seasoned single-figure player or a high-handicapper who loves a good day out, there's a place for you.
Based in Poole, Dorset — playing across the south coast
Season Competition
Singles & Doubles
Knockout competitions running alongside the Order of Merit. Results updated as rounds are played.
Format: Matches are played over 18 holes, matchplay stroke play off full handicap. Results to be agreed and reported to the organiser. Winners progress to the next round.
Society Documents
Info & Rules
Everything you need to know about Poole Bay Golf Society — competition rules, AGM notes, handicap rules and society guidelines.
Order of Merit Rules▼
Format: Stableford. Nine events between May and November.
Best 6 rounds from 9 events count towards your Order of Merit total. Maximum 180 points available (winning all 6 counting events).
Event tiebreak (1st place only) — counted back in this order until a winner is decided. Note: last 9 holes means holes 10–18 as printed on the card, not the order played.
Best Stableford score — last 9 holes
Best Stableford score — last 6 holes
Best Stableford score — last 3 holes
Best Stableford score — last 1 hole
Best Stableford score on the most difficult hole (SI 1)
Best Stableford score across the 3 most difficult holes
Best Stableford score across the 6 most difficult holes
Best Stableford score across the 9 most difficult holes
If still tied — 1st place points are shared
All other ties — OOM points are shared equally between tied players.
End of season OOM tiebreak (1st–4th place):
Most wins overall
Highest average Stableford across best 6 rounds
Best average Nett Score to Par across all events played
18-hole Stroke Play (less handicap) playoff
Handicap Rules▼
The player who wins an event will have their handicap cut by 1 shot for the remainder of that year's competition. Should they win again, their handicap is cut by a further 1 shot, and so on.
Handicaps revert to standard at the start of the new season.
This deduction is in addition to any adjustments made by the Handicap Committee at any stage of the year.
Birdie & Better Competition▼
The winner is the individual who makes the most birdies or eagles throughout the season, regardless of how many tournaments are played. Points are based on the handicap in play at each event.
Handicap 9 & under
Albatross — 2pts
Eagle — 1pt
Birdie — 0pts
Each eagle or better earns £5
Handicap 10 & over
Albatross — 3pts
Eagle — 2pts
Birdie — 1pt
Each birdie or better earns £5
Tiebreak: Most birdies/eagles in last 3 events, then last 2 events, then final event.
Please circle birdies or better on your scorecard.
Payments & Fees▼
Payment for each event is collected ahead of the event and includes:
£4 Society fee — used for prizes, mainly at end of season
£1 optional — Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin
New members playing for their handicap can enter the optional Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin but do not need to pay the Society fee.
Please pay as soon as possible — do not leave it to the last minute as it helps with smooth organisation. Tournament organisers may also require a deposit to secure the venue.
Scorecard Procedure▼
Please only record 2 scores on each card — one for yourself as Marker, and one for whoever's scorecard you have (Player A). In a three-ball, each player should record all three scores.
Ensure scorecards are checked against your playing partner's card and signed before submitting to the event organiser at the end of the event.
Prior to each event the organiser will send out details of the venue, tee off times, and the handicap of each player. The most important aspect to get right is the gross scores — the system will calculate Stableford scores automatically.
Tee Times & Attendance▼
Based on numbers from previous years, the organiser will book a minimum of 5 tee times with the option of a 6th.
In the event of oversubscription, attendance will be granted based on: number of OOM events attended in the last 2+ seasons (2023, 2024 & 2025 if applicable).
If any tournament is cancelled due to bad weather, the organiser will endeavour to get it replayed within 2–3 weeks where possible.
AGM Notes▼
AGM notes will be added here after each meeting. Contact the organiser for details of the next AGM.
Admin Access
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Events This Season
Set up the course scorecard for each event. Enter the par and stroke index (SI) for all 18 holes. You can also add yardages. Once saved, the score entry screen will use this to calculate Stableford points automatically from gross scores.
Select Event to Set Up Course
Course Scorecard Setup
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Score Entry
Scores Entered This Event
Calculated Results — Finishing Order
Upload Scores via CSV
Upload a CSV file with one row per player. The file must have columns for name, handicap, and h1–h18 (gross scores). Players not already in the system will be created automatically. Download the template below to get started.
Preview — Parsed Scores
Review the results below, then click Confirm & Save to write them to the system.
Record Birdies / Eagles
Recorded Entries
Event Report & Photos
Select a completed event to add a write-up and photos. These will appear above the scorecard when members click the event in Fixtures.
Photos
Upload photos for this event. Images are compressed and stored in the browser — keep files under 2MB each for best results. Recommended: 3–6 photos per event.
General Photo Gallery
Upload photos for the main Gallery page. These are not tied to a specific event — use them for general society shots, group photos, course scenery etc. Photos are automatically compressed and displayed in a masonry-style grid.
Current Gallery Photos
Click ✕ to remove a photo from the gallery.
Honours Board
Add winners to each honours board. Entries are displayed newest-to-oldest on the Gallery page in the style of a traditional club honours board.
Current Entries — Order of Merit
Singles Draw — Enter Results
Select the winner of each match. The draw will update automatically and the winner's name will cascade into the next round.
Preliminary
First Round
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Final
Doubles Draw — Enter Results
Select the winning pair for each match.
Preliminary
First Round
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Final
⬇ Export Backup
Download a complete backup of all site data — players, scores, events, birdies, and OOM standings. Save this file somewhere safe (email it to yourself, save to Google Drive, etc). Do this after every event.
⚠ Import / Restore Backup
Restore data from a previously exported backup file. This will completely overwrite all current data. Only use this if your data has been lost or corrupted.
📋 Backup Advice
Export a backup after every event once scores are entered
Save backup files with the date in the name, e.g. pbgs-backup-12apr2026.json
Email the file to yourself or save to Google Drive / iCloud for safekeeping
If you ever clear your browser cache, use Import to restore from your latest backup
Data is stored in this browser only — if you switch devices, import your backup first