Welcome to the 2023 Trans-Murray Matchplay Event.

 

This event is always one of our most fun and action-packed tournaments, so we are thrilled to have you on board!

 

As with the famous Ryder Cup, play will take place over three days with three formats. We will have a day of pairs playing 2-Ball Ambrose Matchplay, a day of pairs playing a hybrid Foursomes/Ambrose format (“TMMP Foursomes”) and the final day of singles matchplay. The team with the most matches won over the three days will be crowned champions.

 

Bus Schedule (See Above Tab)

 

Tee Sheets (See Above Tab)

 

Handicaps & Scoring (See Above Tab)

 

Event Contact Details (See Above Tab)

 

Apparel (See Above Tab)

 

 

WhatsApp Chat

 

We have created a WhatsApp Chat Group for all event banter, sharing of photos, and all the fun stuff! Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KDkmjed3y6T0lTw0vjt8ak

 

 

 

Golf Itinerary

 

Wednesday 1 February (Split Field)

 

  • Gungahlin Lakes - 1pm - One Tee Start
  • Gold Creek - 1.08pm - One Tee Start

 

Format: Two-Ball Ambrose Matchplay – Teams of two playing Two-ball Ambrose Matchplay. Each Ambrose pair posts a stroke score for each hole and the best stroke score wins the hole. If the stroke score from each team is the same, the hole is halved. If the two teams have the same handicap, they play off scratch together. If a team has one more shot on handicap, they get a shot on the hardest hole. Two shots difference = a shot on the two hardest holes and so on. SGA will aim to match teams with similar handicaps in the draw so there are very few shots given.

 

Thursday 2 February

 

  • Royal Canberra - 1pm - Shotgun Start
  • Group Photo in Team Apparel before tee-off

 

Format: The TMMP Foursomes – Each player from both teams tees off and team-mates then swap balls and hit their partner’s ball for the second shot. After two shots, the best ball of the two is chosen. From there, the player who did not hit the last shot plays a shot and the ball is played in alternate shot format (as in foursomes) from there on until the ball is holed.

 

This means that the ball that is played from the tee to the hole was hit alternately by the two team-mates throughout the hole. On all shots, preferred lie within one hand-span is in play in all cuts (fairway, rough, green etc.) This means if players are precious about playing their own brand of ball, they can switch to their own ball for all their shots on the hole.

 

Handicaps are calculated by adding the two daily handicaps and dividing by two. If teams have the same handicap, they play off scratch together. If a team has one shot on handicap, they get a shot on the hardest hole on the matchplay index and so on. Team captains will aim to match teams with similar handicaps so there are very few shots given. The team with the lowest nett stroke score wins the hole. 

 

Friday 3 February

 

  • Federal Golf Club - 11.56am - 2 tee Start

 

Format: Singles Matchplay – Players play the hole against their nominated opponent; the player with the lowest nett stroke score wins the hole.  If the score is the same, the hole is halved.

 

  

Team Captains announcement – Stuart Read and Gavan Doran

 

We are delighted to announce that the captains for the teams in 2022 are Stuart Read (Team North) and Gavan Doran (Team South). Not only are they both past attendees and great supporters of this event, but they also embody the spirit of good mateship borne from the fun nature of the TMMP. We ask that you all follow their lead in having a great matchplay event played across state lines. We want to extend our thanks to them both for helping us foster a culture of respect between the teams – we know that only one team will take home the medals, but everyone playing can enjoy the experience, the competition, the fun and the friendship that this event delivers every year. Thanks to Stu and Gav from all the team at SGA.

 

 

Hotel Check-in Info, Bag Storage and Car Parking

 

Mantra on Northbourne Canberra

84 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra, ACT  2612

 

  • Tuesday Check In from 2pm

 

  • For those arriving Wednesday morning, check-in at Mantra on Northbourne is from 2pm. However, you can go to the hotel in the morning and if your room is ready, you may be able to have early check-in. If your room is not ready, you can leave your luggage with concierge to hold for you until you check-in after golf.
  • The Mantra Hotel has advised that they can’t reserve car park spots.  They have 200 spots so we should be fine, but please understand that it is a first come, first served basis.

 

IMPORTANT: FOOD & BEVERAGE LIMITATIONS


The first priority of Mantra on Northbourne Canberra is the absolute safety, security and wellbeing of their guests and staff. As a result, and in accordance with Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, the dining outlets (including Room Service) will be closed until further notice.

 

While this is a bit of a bummer, it is a minor one, as the Mantra is centrally-located on the border of the restaurant precinct. This means it is walking distance to heaps of quality restaurants (which is the main reason why we booked it).  There are also plenty of Order-in options (like via Uber Eats, etc). The hotel can also recommend a variety of options once you check in.

 

EVENT PRESENTATION

 

Following the final round, our Player Dinner and tournament presentation will be held in the Kosciusko Bar at Federal GC. We have arranged a post-golf dinner and will begin the presentation once all scores have been checked and tallied.

 

If you any dietary requirements please us know.

 

Good Luck to all our competitors!