The Victor Ludorum will reward the best performer in the major Mens handicap events, over the summer, between April and September, inclusive
The winner of the Victor Ludorum will be the top points earner from the best 6 score, irrespective of the division they play in.
Competitors can move divisions, during the year, as their handicap changes
| Format | Top 8 individual places, in each division, and players reaching the Quarter Final stages of Kock-out events, will be awarded points, which will be used to establish the winner of this event (i.e. most points scored in 6 from 11 qualifying competitions) |
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Rob Christie |
| 2017 | Paul Wainwright |
| 2018 | Lee Hazledene |
| 2019 | Rob Christie |
| 2020 | Not awarded |
| 2021 | James Richards |
| 2022 | Alan Baker |
| 2023 | Bryan Wright |
| 2024 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2026 |
Qualification Process
| Qualifying Competition | ||
| Reeves Trophy | 4BBB | 2 Divisions |
| Stan Shaw Trophy | Medal | 2 Divisions |
| M J Dunne Cup | Medal | 2 Divisions |
| Corhamptun Trophy | Stableford | 2 Divisions |
| Captains Day | Stableford | 2 Divisions |
| Club Championship | Medal | |
| McDonald Cup | Division 1 | |
| Goble Cup | Division 2 | |
| Haigh Cup | Division 3 | |
| Rob Cooper Memorial | Medal | 2 Divisions |
| Bosworth | Medal | 2 Divisions |
| Grand Prix | Medal | 2 Divisions |
| Valentine Trophy Knockout | (Singles) | |
| T F Nicolas Trophy Knockout | (Pairs) |
| Points | Position in each divisions (Medal or Sableford) | Knock out |
| 200 | 1 | Winner |
| 180 | 2 | Runner-up |
| 160 | 3 | 2 x Losing Semi-Final 150 points |
| 140 | 4 | 4 x Losing Quarter-Final 90 points |
| 120 | 5 | |
| 100 | 6 | |
| 80 | 7 | |
| 60 | 8 |
| Notes | Regarding Victor Ludorum |
| 1 | ln pairs 4BBB competition the points will be allocated 50/50 to each competitor |
| 2 | In the event of tied scores at the end of the competition the positions will be decided based on; a. Number of competitions won then; b. Fewest number of scoring events counted then; c. Player to post best Nett 36 hole score in the Club Championship (irrespective of division) then; d. An 18 hole match play which will go to extra holes until a winner is found |
| 3 | Open to 7-day members only as several VL qualifying events are held at the weekend so it is not be appropriate for 5-day members. |
| Bye Law 118 – 3-card rule applies | All cards (in stroke play competitions) including nil returns are to be returned in accordance with Rule 6.6.b. Penalty for breach of rules can be disqualification. |