ELM PARK GOLF CLUB SUPER SENIORS TROPHY 2014

ELM PARK GOLF CLUB SUPER SENIORS TROPHY
2014 COMPETITION RULES 2014
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FORMAT - The Competition will be played in Foursomes Match-Play Format for Gentlemen
competitors who have reached their 70th birthday on or before the 1st January, 2014.
Any Team which includes an underage player will be disqualified.
Depending on the number of entries, teams will be drawn in Groups and matches will be played
as per the schedule to be advised.
There will be a total of 5 points to be won in each match. Pairs will be awarded 1 point
for a win and ½ point for a half. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the Group Matches,
the tie will be decided on the number of away matches won. If this does not provide a winner,
the result in the match between the two teams will be used to break the tie. If there is still no
winner the result will be decided by tossing a coin.
In the event of a tie in a quarter-final, semi-final or the final, the 5th match will re-commence
play at the 1st hole and the tie will be decided when a team wins a hole.
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PAIRINGS/HANDICAPS - Teams will consist of 5 pairings. There will be no handicap limit and
a player’s current handicap will apply. A player can not represent more than one Club.
3
STROKE ALLOWANCE - Is based on half the difference of the COMBINED HANDICAPS.
Stroke allowances are rounded up to the nearest whole number. After the completion of this
calculation the Away Team will receive one additional stroke per pair.
4
MATCHES – Home advantage will rest with the team on top of the draw. All 5 matches will be
played at the venue of the Home Club. Home advantage can be conceded if the Home Club is
unable to facilitate the playing of a match by the due date.
5
POSTPONEMENTS – All matches must be played on or before the specified date.
6
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.
7
TEES - The tees to be used will be determined by the Home Club, except for the final which will
be played off the MEDAL TEES in Elm Park.
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BUGGIES – The Home Club’s rule on the use of buggies must be observed.
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COMPLIMENTARY PRACTICE – Encouraged but at the discretion of the Home Club.
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DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES - Are permitted once they comply with GUI guidelines.
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RESULTS – Results of matches must be communicated by the winning team within three days
to ELM PARK GOLF & SPORTS CLUB.
Contacts: Ann or Gabriela @ Tel: 269 3438 or by email to [email protected] .
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FINAL – Elm Park will host the final which will be played in June, 2014 (to be advised).
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DISPUTES - In all disputes the decision of Elm Park Golf & Sports Club shall be final.
Elm Park reserves the right to alter and revise the rules as it sees fit.

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