2024 SOUTHERN REGIONAL FINAL

GORING & STREATLEY GOLF CLUB

Club address:  Rectory Road, Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9QA     Tel: 01491 873229 

Draw: Play will be in fourballs from 10:30am from the 1st tee. The draw is on the website www.matchplay.co.uk under ‘Finals’ then click ‘More Info’ then ‘Entries’   

Format: The scoring format will be Betterball Stableford. Playing Handicap will be 85% of Course Handicap.

Grand Final qualification:  The leading three pairs on the day will qualify for the Grand Final in Las Vegas

Card playoff:  In the case of tied scores, places will be decided on a card playoff over the last 9, 6, 3, 1 hole/s as they appear on the scorecard regardless of starting tee. 

Practice round:  The club has very kindly offered a discounted green fee of £40.  Tee times must be booked in advance on the number above via the pro shop stating you are a competitor in the TravisMathew Matchplay Regional Final.

Handicap: Maximum WHS Index        Men – 18         Ladies – 24    Playing Handicap may be higher

You will be required to provide up to date proof of your current WHS Index on the day. It will not be acceptable to ask us to check your handicap on the internet.

Rules: The Rules of Golf as laid down by the R&A will apply along with any relevant Local Rules.

Practice facilities:  There is a very small practice ground which involves a short drive across the course. In addition there is practice net and putting green.

Tees: Play will be from the White tees for men depending on the weather conditions on the day and from the Red tees for ladies.

Catering:  Coffee and bacon rolls will be included on arrival from approximately 9.00am.  There will be no catering following play.

Dress code: There is no need to change into a jacket & tie after play. The presentation will take place within a few minutes of the last match finishing. Normal dress regulations will apply on the course.

GPS & Lasers:  The use of GPS and laser range finding equipment is permitted as under the R&A Rules of Golf the use of smart phones and other devices which provide additional information such as wind speed/direction and distance taking into account gradient is in breach of the Rules of Golf.

Caddies:  Caddies may be used but any catering will be at their own expense.

Buggies:  The use of buggies is permitted and the buggy is the full responsibility of the player/s hiring it.