Match Play Pairs rules

1. A pairs match play competition run by Northern Golfer for its readers within its circulation area.
2. Matches to be played using 90% of the difference of the handicap taken from the lowest handicap.
3. The home drawn pair must offer a minimum of three dates and times to their opposition.
4. At each match, if courtesy is not given, green fees will be shared by both home and away teams.
5. In the event of being unable to arrange a date, both teams will be disqualified.
6. Should a match be tied after 18 holes, the result will be decided by a sudden-death play off commencing at the first hole. In a play off, strokes are received at the appropriate holes as they were during the normal course of the match.
7. The minimum age for the competition is 18, there is no maximum.
8. The maximum Handicap Index is 28 (any calculations (e.g. Course Handicap and 90% difference) should then be worked out from this starting figure).
9. Handicap certificates should be available at all matches for opponents to inspect if requested.
10. Matches to be played off the tees of the day (Home players may choose the tees if that is an option at the host club).
11. This competition is open to golf club members with a valid handicap.
12. Once a player/team has registered their home club, they cannot transfer to another club without notifying Northern Golfer.
13. When a team is comprised of players from two different clubs, they can choose which club to play their ‘home’ matches at. They can change to the other club (or any club where one player in the team is a member) between rounds as they wish.
14. Entry forms which are illegible or incorrect may result in the entrants being disqualified.
15. All entry forms are to be directed to Northern Golfer with the entry fee.
16. No player can enter the competition more than once.
17. No extensions will be given.
18. A panel consisting of representatives from Northern Golfer will adjudicate any disputes in conjunction with the Rules Office of the R&A. Their decision will be final.
19. No correspondence will be entered into.
20. The prizes are not transferable.
21. Distance Measuring Devices are permitted.
22. All players must agree to being photographed and included in Northern Golfer should the occasion arise.
23. The semi-finals and final are to be arranged and players will be notified in good time.

For more information contact Dean Bailey, dean@offstonepublishing.co.uk.