Everything you need to know about the competitions 27th year...
Stoke By Nayland
Scoring a stunning top score of 192.5 on Luke's possible Big Lynn location rating system, there is something for everyone at Stoke by Nayland Resort
Idyllically located in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this award-winning, family-owned spa hotel is in the countryside on the Essex/Suffolk border (perfect location isn't that right Hoj!)
Created in the early 70s both the Gainsborough and Constable golf courses are well-established amongst lakes and mature trees. The designs skilfully incorporate the inherent natural beauty of the land.
Description
The Gainsborough course measures over 7,000 yards with a par of 71. The undulating terrain and four substantial lakes challenge the skills of golfers of all abilities. The 10th requires a drive and second shot over the same lake, when played from the back tee, and has been voted one of the most outstanding holes in East Anglia by the PGA.
Course Facts
The amateur course record from the white tees is 63
In competitions during 2017, the 10th hole has only recorded 4 birdies
The 10th hole is the hardest on the course, with an average score score 5.77 for men and 6.64 for ladies
The Gainsborough is 7,098 yards from the black tees and 6,321 yards from the white tees
Other Facilities
There is the Peake Spa with a pool, steam room, sanarium (a weaker version of a sauna), a jacuzzi and a concept shower (whatever that is). It is open from 07:30-19:30, but we will just need to book 2 hours in advance.
As the trophy returned to the Bangs clan last year for the last two years, it makes complete sense to keep points arrangements and the like the same for 2023 2024, so no tinkering this time around, bar an adjustment for an extra player.
Points will be scored each day based upon the following table, depending upon your Stableford points score, which takes into account the relative handicaps:
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
1st
20
30
40
2nd
18
25
33
3rd
16
22
28
4th
14
19
24
5th
12
16
20
6th
10
13
16
7th
8
10
13
8th
6
8
10
9th
4
6
7
10th
2
4
5
11th
1
2
3
Bonus Points
Three bonus points will be available on each of two holes on all of Saturday, Sunday and Monday, as drawn randomly – these are called “bullet holes” and everyone who equals the best net scores on those holes will receive the three points.
Special SHIT Rules (“Angel Poo”)
On all golfing days (unless specified differently), the following special rules will apply:
Mulligan or Reverse Mulligan (1 per round per player, cannot be carried over)
Fairway Robbery (1 per round per player) [NB. There are no reverse Fairway Robbery]
Big Gimmee (1 per round per player)
Joker (1 per round per player) to be called before playing tee shot on any hole for double points on that hole
Big Girl's Blouse (1 per round per player)
String Theory (Sunday only) - 11 to 1 foot lengths of string drawn at random
Dave Rose (Official Golf Nerd) to hold casting vote any real “Rules of Golf” issues.
Prizes
Prizes may be available for the following categories:
Longest drive - Sunday (minor prize)
Nearest the pin any hole - Sunday (minor prize)
Longest drive - Monday (main prize)
Nearest the pin any hole - Monday (main prize)
Overall competition winner (may include trophy)
Handicap Adjustments
The starting handicaps for 2024 are as follows:
Andy
18
Keith
29
Ben
7
Luke
18
Dan C
23
Mark
36
Danny B
27
Martin
12
Dave
16
Ross
22
Handicap changes for day 2 and day 3 will as always be based upon the performance from the previous day. With 10/11 competitors, the following matrix is to be applied based upon your finishing score and the number of golfers on the day.
Note: Where there are positional ties, all competitors will be adjusted as if they had finished in the tied position - i.e. if two players are tied for 2nd on a day, they will both be adjusted as if they finished 2nd by themselves.
Daily finishing position
Daily finishing position
Handicap adjustment for following day
(11 golfers)
(10 golfers)
1st/2nd
1st/2nd
-2
3rd/4th
3rd/4th
-1
5th/6th/7th
5th/6th
No adjustment
8th/9th
7th/8th
+1
10th/11th
9th/10th
+2
Quotes
"Golf is a game that is 90% mental and 10% mental."
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Statistics
The Martin Bangs Collection
All the Big Lynn scores and stats since the birth of the competition
Player Stats
FAQ
You still have questions?
A section dedicated to those who didn't read the above sections and of course 'Mr Question' himself, Keith Joseph...
What's on the Menu?
Here you go. The menu may change daily. I hear the salmon is particularly good…
Where can I buy more golf balls to replace the ones I will inevitably lose?
