The inaugural Staysure Matchplay

Amended Format

We have amended the format to suit the number of entries received.

We have brought the morning tee time forward to 8.00am to allow sufficient time for all matches to complete the morning round and make the matchplay draw before the pm round starts at 2.00pm.

The scoring format for the morning round on the Highgate Course will be individual stableford and the leading 16 scores will qualify to play matchplay in the afternoon on the Lodge Course.

As soon as all the matches have handed in their scores from the morning we will make the draw in fourballs for the afternoon round.  The leading am score will play matchplay over 9 holes against the 16 am score, the 2^nd am score will play the 15 am score and so on.

On the back nine holes the winner between 1^st & 16^th am scores will play matchplay against the winner between the 2^nd & 15^th am scores.

Stroke Allowance will be full handicap difference.

After 9 holes there will be two winners in each fourball.  If a match is tied after 9 holes the winner will be the player with the most stableford points.  If still tied the result will be decided by card play off - most points last 6 holes, 3 holes, last hole.

Gross scores on each hole must be recorded and all putts MUST be holed out as there will be prizes for the best three AM & PM rounds and OoM points will be issued as usual.

After the pm round there will be four winners who will go on to play in the semi finals and final at Sunningdale on the 27^th August.  The draw for the semi finals will also be based on the morning scores at Enville.

In addition to the matchplay competition all competitors will play 36 holes of stableford and OoM points will be awarded as usual for both rounds.

OoM points will also be awarded for the matchplay competition – see below

The four semi finalists will be invited to Sunningdale on Tuesday 27^th August at no charge to play the semi final over 18 holes on the New Course am and the final over the Old Course pm.

If one of the four players is not available for Sunningdale on 27^th August the place will be offered to the competitor they beat in the previous round.

The ultimate winner at Sunningdale will receive £150 Tour voucher and the runner up will receive £100 Tour voucher.

Order of Merit points for the Staysure Tour Matchplay

First round losers              75  UK OoM points

Second round losers          85  UK OoM points

Third round losers              90  UK OoM points

Fourth round losers           93  UK OoM points

Semi Finalists                    96  UK OoM points

Runner up                         98  UK OoM points

Winner                              100  UK OoM points

Further Information:-

Registration:  The registration desk will be set up in the Clubhouse from 07.00am.

Practice facilities:  There is a practice ground and range balls are available from the Pro Shop at £3.50 for 50 balls.

Yardage books:  Available from the Pro Shop at £3.

Buggies, trolleys and caddies:  Buggies are available at £50 per day and Electric Trolleys at £20 per day.  These can be booked via the Pro Shop on 01384 872585.  No caddies are available.

Is the course soft spikes only:  Yes

Shorts:  Shorts must be tailored and socks can be white ankle.

Dress:  Jacket and tie is NOT REQUIRED

GPS range finding equipment:  The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.

Late Cancellation:  Please note that if you cancel within a week of the event taking place, the golf club WILL make a charge for late cancellation.

Contact on day:  David Hughes 07956 178008   or   Mike Laney  07957 816283