The Nottinghamshire ‘Nippers’ Tour 2026

TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS

• A series of seven  competitions open to boys and girls under the age of 13 years on 1st January 2026.
• The tournaments are to be played over up to 9 holes on suitable courses as determined by the Committee of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs.
• The Committee of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs reserves the right to change the venue for an event should it become necessary for any reason and agree to advise competitors accordingly.
• Competitors may only take up to one prize in each of the events in which they compete.
• All ties will be decided by a card play-off.
• It is not necessary for competitors to have an official WHS handicap index at the time of entry.  
• Should it become necessary to restrict the number of competitors, entrants will be accepted strictly according to their date of entry.
• Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. The Officers/Officials of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs will not be responsible for the supervision of competing children. 
• The Committee of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs reserve the right to refuse any entry without explanation and to adjust the playing handicaps of any intending competitors.
• All disputes shall be decided by the Committee appointed for this competition whose decision shall be final.
• When play is suspended for a dangerous situation [e.g. lightning] the signal will be a prolonged blast on a klaxon. Suspension for any other reason will be signalled by several short blasts on a klaxon. Players will be notified to resume play by two blasts on a klaxon.
• If you suffer from a condition which may require urgent medical attention [e.g. Asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart condition, allergies to bee or wasp stings, etc.] it is important you notify an Officer of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs accordingly about steps to be taken in the event of an attack.
• Those players who have a current handicap will play to this; those players without a handicap will be given a special Nippers Tour handicap.

Caddies will be allowed for U6, U7, U8 only.

Competition Dates and Venues

Entry is free to all seven tournaments

Sunday 12 April Ruddington Grange GC

Sunday 7  JuneOakmere Park GC

Sunday 21 JuneThe Nottinghamshire GC 

Sunday 26 JulyNorwood Park GC

Thursday 30 JulyRufford Park GC

Thursday 6 AugustSouthwell GC

Thursday 13 AugustTrent Lock GC

The tee time draw for each competition will be posted on the NUGC website: www.nottsgolfunion.com