a medal is strokeplay competition in which your full handicap is deducted from your gross score; lowest net score wins. traditionally a medal was awarded to the winner but in most clubs this has long gone in favour of vouchers for the pro shop - keeping it in the family.

these are usually played monthly between each of the club sections; mens, seniors and ladies. requirements for entry vary between clubs; some insist on a handicap before you can enter, others will allow you to play (but not to gain the prize) in order to get a handicap. some clubs also make entry into say three medals a requirement for entry into the more prestigious club copmpetitions.