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Competition Conditions (5)

Scratch Trophy Knock-Out Rules

Entries:- Entry to the competition is by finishing in the top 16 of the qualifying event.

 Format:-  Singles Matchplay (R&A rules Apply). 

Maximum Handicap Index:- Men      54           Juniors          28                          

Handicap Allowance:- N/A Scratch

Tees:- White tees to be used if out, otherwise yellow.

 Contact Details:- Players must enter their contact details on the draw sheet within two weeks of the draw being made.

 Dates:- Players may agree to play at any time before the stipulated date, but players must endeavour to contact their opponent at least two weeks before the stipulated date to arrange a time/date for their match.  Players are responsible for booking their own tee times. It is expected that all members will cooperate with their opponents in arranging a mutually agreeable date.  If an agreement cannot be reached players may contact the Competition Committee who may specify a tee time, award the match to one of the players or eliminate both players from the competition.

Matches may only be played after the stipulated date if the course has been closed on the stipulated date or if play has been suspended due to poor light and then only by agreement with the Competition Committee. 

If one player is present on tee at the agreed time but his opponent is not, then the player in attendance will go through. If neither show then both will be eliminated.

When the course is agreed to be not playable then play may be suspended (rule 5.7 ) either by:-

                        Agreement of all players that the course is unplayable

Or        By suspension by the Organising Committee

Or        by the occurrence of lightning

Play must be resumed as soon as is possible and by agreement of the Organising Committee

Ties:- In the event of a match being all square after 18 holes it will  decided by "sudden death", with play continuing from the first hole.  The first player to win a hole being the winner.

Winners of the tie must record their result on the draw sheet immediately after playing.

Peter Seddon 

01455 283488 peter@whetstoneGC.co.uk   

 rev 16Mar2019 23/3/21 14Mar2022 14/4/23 23/2/2024