New for 2021 - All Match Play Scores will be entered in Golf Genius, and scores will be posted to Golf Canada by the Golf Shop.
Prior to your match please send the following information to lweavers@clublink.ca to ensure your match is setup in Golf Genius for scoring:
- Date & Time of match
- Course
- All players competing in the match
- Tees for each player
Once you have completed your match, please be sure to email the Golf Shop (rapro@clublink.ca) and let them know so that your scores can be posted to Golf Canada.
Below is a summary from the rules of golf and handicapping for your information,
Score to record for holes that were not holed out:
When a player starts a hole but does not hole out for a valid reason the player must record their most likely score or net double bogey, whichever is lower.
Score to record for holes that were not started:
Where the minimum number of holes has been completed (7 for a 9-hole score and 14 for an 18-hole score) the player must record net par (par plus any handicap strokes allowed on the hole) for those holes.
General Information
Each player must supply two dates when they are available to play before each match deadline. All matches must be played by the cut-off date, there will be no exceptions for matches that are not played before the match deadline. In this case, both players will be disqualified, if a tee time is booked and only one player shows up that player will move on to the next round. All matches must follow the prescribed playoff format. Updated Tournament Brackets and Player Contact Information will be posted on the Net Match Play Portal.
This year we will be introducing a semi-final bracket. The two people who were defeated in the semi final matches will play off for the consolation prize and third place honours.
Playoff Formats: Due to COVID-19 there will be no playoffs for any matches tied after 18 holes. Until further notice, any matches that are tied after 18 holes will be decided by 1) A Closest to the Pin Contest from the Red Tees on the first hole of the Rattler; you must check with the golf shop before proceeding to the Rattler! 2) Retrogression will be based on the player who won the most number of holes in the last 3 holes. If the match is still tied, the retrogression will move to the last 6 holes, then the last 9 holes.
Darkness: If either player decides it is too dark to continue the match, the next hole in sequence will be a shoot-out from 120 yards. The closest to the pin will be declared the winner. Alternatively, both players can agree to reschedule the match as long as they can finish it before the deadline.
Additional information: Players may play matches at courses other than RattleSnake Point GC as long as both players agree on the venue. In single matches, all players will receive 100% of their handicap as per the RCGA Manual. Matches will be played off the lowest handicap; the lowest handicap in each match will be deemed to be a zero handicap. All players will receive their strokes based upon the difference between their handicaps and the lowest handicap.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 9th
Match Deadline Dates:
- Round 1 – June 29th
- Round 2 – July 20th
- Round 3 – August 10th
- Round 4 – August 31st
Please let Lorelle know if you have any questions (lweavers@clublink.ca).
Thanks and good luck to everyone!