THE DROITWICH SHIELD
Scratch Foursomes Matchplay Knock-Out for Club Teams of 6 Players
Rules and Conditions (Revised April 2003)
Eligibility All Golf Clubs affiliated to the County Union may enter one or two teams (A Team, or A and B Teams) to play in this amateur matchplay foursomes competition. The matches to be played off scratch.
Club Teams 1) Each Club team shall consist of six players.
2) Playing handicap of each player must be “Active” and not exceed 14.
3) Once nominated for a specific team, a player may only play for that team.
4) A club may select up to four reserve players per team, who can be selected as a replacement for any nominated player in any team. However, once a reserve has played for a team, he becomes ineligible for selection for the other team during the remainder of the competition. A team not nominating reserves before playing its first match will play all matches with only the six players from that first match. A nominated player leaving a club during the competition may be replaced if the Union is informed of the change.
5) All players must have ‘Home Club’ handicap status in order to represent a Club.
Note: Club Team and Reserve Lists may be changed by notifying the County Secretary up to the day of participation by any of the Club’s Teams in its first match.
Entries Entry Forms, together with the relevant Entry Fees shall be forwarded to Andrew Boyd, County Secretary, The Bear’s Den, Upper Street, Defford, Worcester, WR8 9BG. Cheques should be made payable to “WUGC”.
All entries shall be subject to the approval of the County Union Executive which reserves the right to accept or refuse or being accepted subsequently reject any entry without giving reason for its decision. The decision of the Executive or its delegated officers shall in all matters be final. Entries close on 30th September.
Draw 1) Shortly after the closing date the County Union will make the draw for matches for all the teams entered.
2) If a preliminary round is required, a draw from Club B Teams will be made to select the required number.
3) ) The first Club named in a match will play at home. All clubs drawn to play at home must provide a 30 minute buffer ahead of the first match. Any club unable to provide this should make this clear on entry and will be drawn away unless their opponents are also unable to provide the 30 minute buffer.
4) The final shall be played on the course selected by the County Championship Committee.
Match 1) Matches shall be played as Foursomes Matchplay, with each team providing up to three pairs.
Arrangements 2) Each pair will play their game over 18 holes.
3) If required, halved games shall continue by “sudden death” until one team has won two games outright.
4) The competition shall be played during the months November to April under the direction and supervision of the County Union.
5) The last Sunday in each month shall normally be the final day to play each round, but teams are expected to liaise and may arrange a match on any mutually convenient earlier date.
6) Any Club hosting a match must offer a course conforming to CONGU Medal Play Conditions. Preferred Lies, as defined on fairways or through the green, or Temporary Tees are permitted. Any dropping or placing of the ball must be on the course. Local Rules regarding the use of teepegs or artificial surfaces through the green, must be waived for matches in this competition.
7) Any Club drawn to play at home, who’s course is closed and is unable to host a match arranged on the final day of the round being played, will lose home advantage if the opposing Club’s course is open for play and able to accommodate the match on the same day.
8) Each match shall be played in accordance with a) the Rules of Golf, as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and b), the Local Rules of the host Club at which each match is being played.
9) Host Clubs are asked to make the necessary arrangements that ensure that matches are not impeded by other players on the course. (See note in Draw clause 3) above)
10) Matches should start at the time mutually agreed between the opponents, with eight minute intervals between each game. R & A Rule 6-3, including the note regarding players that arrive within 5 minutes of their start time, shall apply. In exceptional circumstances, the team who are prevented from starting on time may waive their rights to claim any game.
Match 1) It shall be the responsibility of the winning team to notify the County Union of the result as soon as possible.
Results 2) If the result is not communicated to the County Union by the Wednesday following the Round Closing Date, the County Union may award a bye to the next opposing team.
Dress Dress must comply with the host Club’s dress regulations on the course and in the clubhouse.
Buggies Buggies are not permitted. However if a) a player can show at the time the team is nominated, that he is disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act – Section 6 Disability and cannot play golf without the use of a ride-on buggy, and b) the Club hosting a match has Assessed the Risk of buggy use as acceptable under Health and Safety Regulations, then a buggy can be used by that player during this competition.
Advice In accordance with the Note to Rule 8 of the Rules of Golf, for any match each team may appoint one person (in addition to the persons from whom advice may be asked under the Rule, who may give advice to members of the team. Such person shall be an amateur member of the same club and shall be identified to the County Union before giving advice.
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