Match Format and Scoring

a. Generally – Each team match will consist of two groups of four players. In each group there will be two players from each team. The lowest two handicap players from club “A” will play with the lowest two handicap players from club “B”. Same method of parings for subsequent group.

b. Four-Ball Match (Best Ball of Two) - The two players from Team “A” in the first foursome will compete against the two players from Team “B” in an 18-hole four-ball match. The scoring will be a Nassau Team Match,  2 point for the front nine, 2 point for the back nine and 2 point for the total.  Tie's being split 1/1.  Same method and matches for all four foursomes.

c. Matches – Typically matches are to be played on Wednesday. Team captains can mutually agree to play their match on a different day and they may also switch their home and away matches to avoid other club competitions. Captains who can agree are given great leeway in the scheduling of their matches. However, if captains cannot agree on scheduling, the match is to be played at the course and day scheduled.

d. Match Points – Accordingly, each competition will result in:      (2)Two Four-ball matches for 12 total points - Nassau Score Match - Front Back and Total

e. Winning Team – Determined by Match Points tied matches are not broken except during the post-season play-offs.

 

f. Division Points (The Most Important) – At the completion of the match, teams are awarded points on the following basis: Winning Team = 3 points, Team Ties = 1.5 points each; Loss = 0 points

 

Note: Division points reflect your teams win-loss record and these points are used to determine your group’s winner.  Example: Division points are similar to games won in baseball or hockey.  In baseball, it does not matter how many “runs” a team wins by-each win counts as one game.  Similarly, if you win your match 12-0 you have still only won one match and you earn 3 Division points for winning.  (Match points only come into effect at the end of the regular season and only as part of the tie-breaking procedure for determining group winners and home-field advantage for the playoffs).