The Norm 4BBB Matchplay Knockout

Posted on: 21 May

The Norm is an Open 4BBB Stableford Handicapped Matchplay Knockout event! Play as two men, two women or mixed. Friday 21 May will be the qualifying event, with the best eight pairs meeting up over the following three Friday afternoons in a Matchplay Knockout.

Norm Thomson was passionate about Matchplay, St Andrew’s, Southport and a vision for men and women playing golf in open competition. This event brings those  together, through a great Open Trophy replica donated by his wife Lesley. Sign up today. It will be fun … and one day will hopefully be the norm!

 

 

 

Terms of Competition for

The Norm 4BBB Matchplay Knockout 2022

1.      The qualifying round will be played on Friday, 20th  May 2022.

2.      The  best eight (8) scores from those players who wish to participate will qualify for the Matchplay knockout event.

3.      Those players who wish to qualify for the Matchplay must register on the registration form in the golf shop prior to teeing off.

4.      Matchplay rounds must be played on the following dates and at the stipulated times.

Round One – Friday 27th May , 11:56-12:17 pm

Round Two – Friday 3rd June , 11:56-12:03 pm

Final – Friday 10th June, 11:56 pm

5.      Round One draw will be posted on the website by 12noon Saturday, 21st May.

6.      If a pairing cancels before 5:00pm the day before the first round, the reserve pair will go in to the draw in that position. The draw will not be re-done. After 5:00pm the opponents will win on a walkover.

 

7.     HANDICAPS WILL BE FROZEN FROM THE QUALIFYING ROUND

8.      The number of strokes given is the full handicap difference. Where the full handicap difference exceeds 18, players should receive 2 or 3 strokes per hole where applicable. The lowest marker concedes strokes to the other three players including her partner.

EXAMPLE: Player A on a handicap of 10 receives nil strokes, her partner B on a handicap of 24 receives 14 strokes, Player C on a handicap of 26 receives 16 strokes and Player D on a handicap of 38 receives 28 strokes.

9.      All matches will commence on the first tee.

10. Matches squared after completion of the 18th Hole must continue from the first tee until the match is won. Handicap allowance is taken as at the beginning of the match.

11. Players must report o the starter 10 minutes prior to their schedules starting time. Rule 6-3 and the note thereto applies. However, one member of the team may play alone throughout the match and be joined by her partner at any time during the match.

12. The Rules of Golf, including the Daily Rules of the Southport Golf Club apply to this competition.

13.  The use of a mobile phone by the player of caddies is prohibited on the course unless a medical emergency exists. (Rule 4.3a applies)

14. Motor Buggies and personal GPS are permitted. (Rule 4.3a applies) However if, for any reason, motor buggies are not allowed on the course and the course is open for play, the match must proceed.

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