Scotch Foursomes Match Play
Scotch Foursomes (sometimes referred to as Greensomes in the USA) is a competition format in which both players drive at each hole, and select the most advantageous tee-shot. The partner then plays this ball, and the players then take alternate shots until the ball is holed. The difference to regular foursomes is that both players on a team tee off.
Closing Date for entries Sunday 11th April
Note: If you do not have a regular partner and would like to be in the competition or for further queries ring Padraig Boyle 0879684316.
Example: Player A and Player B are partners. On the first hole, player A player and B tee off; They decide that playerA's drive is better placed so player B plays the second shot; player A plays the third shot; and so on until the ball is holed. The lower of the two teams' scores win the hole.
The Handicap allowance for Foursomes is half (1/2) of combined current handicap. For example Player A and Player B are playing together as a team against Player C and Player D: Player A has handicap of 18 and Player B has handicap of 15 which is 33 combined. Player C has handicap of 12 and Player D has handicap of 14 which is 26 combined. The combined difference is 7 so ½ the combined is 3.5. Thus player A and B have 4 shots on players C and D. They have an extra shot on holes indexed 1,2,3 and 4
In the unfortunate event of both players either losing their ball from the Tee or going out-of-bounds, the player who teed off first must tee off again. This tee shot would be counted as the teams 3rd shot.
To enter:
Write your Name and your Partner's Name clearly on an envelope together with "Scotch Foursomes Matchplay" and enclose entry Fee of €20 (€10 each). Only entries with entry fee paid in full will be included.
Prelim round must be played by Sun 2nd May
Rules
1. Players play of current handicap and half the combined difference between teams applies.
2. Entry fee is €10 (€20 per team) and must be paid before the draw is made. (In envelope and put in competition box).
3. First Team drawn (team on top on Draw sheet) is home player and is responsible to organize match on date and time suitable to both and is the team to tee-off 1st on the 1st Tee box.
4. All matches off white markers.
5. All matches must be played on or before date given 'no exceptions, no excuses'.
6. Only players eligible to play in senior mens competition is eligible to play in the foursomes matchplay.
7. Winning Team responsible to put name forward on draw sheet. In the event of no Team put forward by date given Teams will be eliminated.
8. Committee's decisions on all matches are final.
2. Entry fee is €10 (€20 per team) and must be paid before the draw is made. (In envelope and put in competition box).
3. First Team drawn (team on top on Draw sheet) is home player and is responsible to organize match on date and time suitable to both and is the team to tee-off 1st on the 1st Tee box.
4. All matches off white markers.
5. All matches must be played on or before date given 'no exceptions, no excuses'.
6. Only players eligible to play in senior mens competition is eligible to play in the foursomes matchplay.
7. Winning Team responsible to put name forward on draw sheet. In the event of no Team put forward by date given Teams will be eliminated.
8. Committee's decisions on all matches are final.