LGA League Competitions
We run three inter-club league competitions to cater for a wide range of player abilities and aspiration.
All leagues are run in accordance with the general rules below, embellished with their own specific rules regarding format and qualifying criteria.
Summer League
Aimed at low handicap players, the Summer League is a scratch singles matchplay competition with each match consisting of 6 games.
10 of the 13 LGA clubs compete. Split into two pools, the clubs play each other home and away with the pool winners and runners-up advancing to the semi-finals, hosted by the pool winners.
The final is played at a neutral venue.
Latest fixtures, results and standings here.
Seniors League
Aimed at players aged 55 and over, the Seniors League is a handicapped 4BBB matchplay competition with each match consisting of 5 games.
11 of the 13 LGA clubs compete in a round robin, each club having 5 home ties, 5 away ties and a bye week.
The winners of the competition are invited to play in the Seniors Inter District Cup Final against the winners of the South Edinburgh District Seniors League at a neutral venue.
Latest fixtures, results and standings here.
Willie Bell Memorial Trophy
Aimed at intermediate players who are not generally involved in either the Summer League or Seniors League, this is open to players with WHS HI between 6.0 and 24.0.
Matches in this competition are also handicapped 4BBB matchplay consisting of 5 games.
7 of the 13 LGA clubs compete in a round robin, each club having 3 home matches, 3 away matches and a bye week.
The winners are awarded a trophy dedicated to the memory of the late Willie Bell, a long-serving and dedicated Secretary to the Association.
Latest fixtures, results and standings here.
General League Rules
Last Updated February 2026
1. The rules herein apply to all league competitions organised by Linlithgowshire Golf Association (LGA). Accordingly, they should be read in conjunction with the specific rules for each league.
2. All games will be played in accordance with the rules set out by Scottish Golf for the format in question.
3. All member clubs may enter one team. The Secretary will seek each club’s intention to enter in time for the draw, usually conducted at the September meeting of the LGA Executive.
4. Each club will appoint a Captain for each team who will be the contact point for the Secretary, and to select and organise the team. The Captain may be playing or non-playing.
5. Any player representing a club must have been registered with Scottish Golf as a member of that club 1st day of April immediately preceding the season in question and be a member of that club on the day of play.
6. No player may represent more than one club during any season.
7. All games will be played from the 1st tee and will commence at 8 minute intervals.
8. 1 match point will be awarded to the team which wins a game, with 0.5 match points awarded to both teams for a halved game. The home Captain shall report the match result to the Secretary as soon as possible after play is complete. In the case of pool matches, the Secretary shall award 1 pool point to the winning team or 0.5 pool points to each team where the match is drawn.
9. Players should be ready to play at the appropriate time, as per the “order of play” which is exchanged by the Captains prior to the commencement of the first game. The starting order may be altered to accommodate a player who has been delayed but the starting times may not be delayed.
10. In the event of deteriorating course conditions due to adverse weather, and in the absence of appropriate staff from the home club, the responsibility to determine if the course is suitable to commence or continue play will fall to the HOME Captain, with the exception of when a sudden death play off is required or has already begun (see below).
11. In the event of a match being abandoned all games will re-commence from the 1st tee on an agreed rescheduled date. The HOME Captain is responsible for offering two dates to the away team to replay the match within 3 WORKING DAYS OF THE ABANDONED MATCH, and to inform the Secretary of the agreed revised date of play. If the away team is unable to play on either of the alternate proposed dates, then the home team shall be awarded a walkover.
12. The home team shall provide hospitality for competitors. The minimum agreed standard is soup and sandwiches and may be served before or after the match as agreed by the Captains.
13. The format of the leagues shall be determined by the Secretary in consultation with the other LGA office-bearers, taking into account the number of participating clubs.
14. When one or more teams finish a pool with the same number of points, the tie shall be broken as follows:
a. The team winning the greatest number of individual games
b. In the case of two teams tied and where the pool has been conducted on a home and away basis, the team with the best head to head record
c. Playoff. The default solution will be a full match between the two tied teams at a neutral venue. However, should circumstances demand or allow, an alternative format acceptable to both (or all where more than two teams are tied) team captains may be determined in consultation with the Secretary.
d. Where a playoff cannot be organised, lots will be drawn by the Secretary (witnessed by at least one other office bearer)
15. Where a knockout or playoff match finishes in a draw, the Captains shall select one of their players (or pairs) to contest sudden death extra holes, starting at the 1st hole. Should the Captains agree that sudden death be suspended (or cannot be started) due to poor light or deteriorating course conditions, lots shall be drawn to determine the winner.
16. All entrants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct as published by Scottish Golf. Alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct should be reported as soon as possible to the Secretary. Should it be deemed appropriate by the LGA office-bearers, the disciplinary process as published on the LGA website will be invoked.
17. Any trophy will be held under insurance by the winning club, who will have it engraved appropriately and include it in its prize-giving event at its discretion. LGA will also endeavour to arrange appropriate presentation events. The Secretary will advise where any trophy should be delivered to in preparation for presentation to the next winner. Any engraving cost may be cross-charged to LGA.