Welcome to Saturday Slicers Club!
About our Golf Club
The Saturday Slicers Club is a weekly golf group based at Wingate Park Golf Club. Founded in 2026, the club is built on the principles of good golf, great company, fair competition, and cold beer after the round. We are a growing group of members who take the game seriously enough to have rules — but not so seriously that we forget to enjoy it.
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Membership
Group Size
• The club targets a membership of 16–20 players, allowing for up to three simultaneous four-balls.
• As the group grows, additional four-balls will be added at consecutive tee times starting 12:30.
The Active Four-Ball
• At any given time, one four-ball of confirmed players holds the dedicated 12:30 tee time.
• The four players who played the previous Saturday are automatically confirmed for the following Saturday.
• A player retains his spot week-to-week as long as he continues to participate.
The Reserve Bench
• All members not in the active four-ball are placed on the Reserve Bench.
• Should a confirmed player be unable to play, the first bench member to indicate availability takes his spot.
• The bench replacement is then automatically confirmed for the following Saturday.
• The original player who stepped down moves to the Reserve Bench until his next opportunity.
• If two confirmed players cannot make it simultaneously, two bench members are called up in the same manner.
• A bench member who is called up but subsequently cannot make it is not penalised — he returns to the bench.
Future Expansion
• Upon reaching more than 8 active members, a second four-ball will be introduced.
• Upon reaching more than 12 active members, a third four-ball will be introduced.
Administration
Group Commissioner
The Group Commissioner is responsible for:
• Conducting weekly rollcall and confirming the four-ball lineup.
• Managing the Reserve Bench and player rotations.
• Enforcing the disciplinary framework.
• Maintaining the season leaderboard.
• Making final decisions on all disputes. The Commisioner’s decision is final.
WhatsApp Group
• The group is the primary communication channel.
• These rules are to be pinned at the top of the group at all times.
• All rollcall responses, cancellations, and announcements are to be made in this group.
Weekly Rollcall &
Confirmation
• Every Tuesday, the Group Commissioner will conduct a rollcall via the WhatsApp group.
• All confirmed players must indicate availability by Wednesday at 12:00.
• Any confirmed player who does not respond by Wednesday 12:00 will be deemed unavailable and their spot opens to the bench.
• The final four-ball lineup will be confirmed and posted by Wednesday afternoon.
Discipline & Conduct
Cancellations
• The cancellation deadline is Friday at 18:00.
• Any cancellation received before Friday 18:00 is considered a standard withdrawal — the player moves to the Reserve Bench.
• Any cancellation received after Friday 18:00 is considered a Late Cancellation and is subject to disciplinary action.
Disciplinary Framework
The following framework applies to misconduct including late cancellations, no-shows, and conduct unbecoming of a member:
• Level 1 (Less Serious): Player buys a round of drinks for all players after the round
• Level 2 (Serious): Player buys a round of drinks AND sits out for two consecutive Saturdays
• Level 3 (Worst Case): Permanent removal from the group
Late Cancellation Fine:
• Player who cancels after Friday 18:00 must pay for a round of drinks for all active players on the following Saturday.
Emergencies
• Genuine emergencies will always be considered on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Group Commissioner.
• A member facing a real emergency will not be penalised. Common sense prevails.
Dress Code
• Golf attire is compulsory at all times.
• Wingate Park Golf Club dress code standards apply. No exceptions.
These rules are binding on all members of the Saturday Swingers Club.
Swing well. Play fair. Buy your round. ⛳🍻
Game Format & Scoring
Weekly Format
• The daily format (Stableford, stroke play, match play, etc.) is determined by Wingate Park Golf Club and will be communicated to players on the day.
• All players compete on their official Handicap Network of South Africa (HNA) handicap.
Season Leaderboard
• A cumulative season leaderboard will be maintained throughout the year.
• Points are awarded each Saturday based on finishing position:
1st Place: 4 points | 2nd Place: 3 points | 3rd Place: 2 points | 4th Place: 1 point
• The player with the most points at year-end is crowned Club Champion.
• In the event of a tie, the player with more weekly wins takes the title.
Wooden Spoon
• Last place each Saturday earns the Wooden Spoon — a title to be worn (and explained) with pride. This player can also look forward to a "Rumblr" on his own account.
Prize Money
• Every player brings a R50 cash note on the day of play. No exceptions.
• Prize money is calculated as follows:
Winner: Takes all contributions minus second place’s R50.
2nd Place: Keeps his own R50.
3rd & 4th Place: Lose their R50.
• This structure scales as the group grows — the bigger the group, the bigger the winner’s payout.
Example: 8 players x R50 = R400 pool. Winner takes R350. 2nd keeps his R50.
Post-Round Tradition
A beer — or two, or eight — shall be shared among members after every round.
This is not optional. This is the glue.
Year-End Function
• At the end of each season, the club will host a year-end prize-giving function at Wingate Park Golf Club.
• The Club Champion and notable achievements from the season will be recognised.
• Members will contribute to costs when the time comes.
• Details to be confirmed by the Commissioner closer to the date.
Official Rules
Meet the Team
This is your Team, your Club.
This where handicaps don't matter, but showing up does.
