Format
The competition format will be SCOTCH FOURSOMES MATCHPLAY for male competitors who have reached their 60TH birthday on or before 31ST December 2011. A team with an underage player will be disqualified.
Pairings
Teams will consist of 5 pairings. Players on the team may be changed throughout the tournament. A player may only represent one Club.
Combined Handicaps
Please note that the combined handicap is 30. The current handicaps of each pairing shall be combined. Pairings with a combined handicap in excess of 30 are allowed, but they are limited to a maximum combined handicap of 30. An incorrect handicap means automatic disqualification of that pair.
Stroke Allowance
Is based on half the difference of the COMBINED HANDICAPS (maximum 30, see above). Stroke allowances are rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Courtesy Shot
All matches (with the exception of the Provincial Final) are to be played at the venue of the top club in the draw. To compensate for the home advantage, each pair of the away team will receive one courtesy shot per match. Firstly, calculate the normal shot differential between the Stroke Allowances of the two pairings and then credit the extra courtesy shot to the visiting pair.
Provincial Finals
There are no courtesy shots here, as the remaining two counties will play home and away matches. The result will be based on the cumulative total of match wins from the two fixtures. If the overall result produces a draw, the result will be decided that day by a sudden death playoff, commencing on the 1st hole. Each team manager shall nominate any one of his said pairings for the playoff. Stroke Allowance will apply (see item 4 above).
Postponements
All matches must be played by the date specified. Sorry, but no extensions can be permitted. Un-played matches shall be scratched, unless one of the clubs has received a walkover. Unfortunately, we must strictly adhere to this in the interest of equity and competition efficiency.
Exchange of Pairings
Prior to the commencement of a team match, the respective team captains shall simultaneously interchange the names of their teams, their handicaps and the order of play. It is the responsibility of each Team Captain to check with the opposing Team Captain to ensure ALL team players are over 60 years on or before
Medal Tees
All matches are to be played off the medal tees. All matches to be played to a finish until an overall result has been obtained. There are no halved matches.
Buggies
We do not prohibit the use of buggies. However, the home club’s rule on their use or otherwise must be observed.
Results
Results of the matches must be communicated by the winning team within three days. Contact Nuala or Frances at WOODENBRIDGE GOLF CLUB TEL: 0402 35202 ext 25 Fax: 0402 35754 (from Republic) If calling from Northern Ireland, use prefix 00353. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Finals
The Provincial Champions shall play the semi-finals and finals at Woodenbridge Golf Club on the Saturday and Sunday, the 1st and 2nd of September 2012.
Disputes
In all disputes, the decision of the Woodenbridge Golf Club shall be final. Woodenbridge Golf Club reserves the right to alter and revise the Competition Rules as it sees fit.