There will be two divisions for all tournaments.
Group A - Handicap Factor 1 to 18 Group B - Handicap Factor 18.1 to 32
Maximum Handicap Factor is 32
For members that do not have a RCGA Handicap Factor the first 5 tournaments will be scored on the Callaway scoring system.
The Handicap Factor of each member will be checked against each course handicap table. This number will be deducted from your gross to arrive at your net score.
For all tournaments the following adjustments will be in effect:
| Players HCP | Limitation on Hole Score |
|---|---|
| 1 to 18 | 2 over par |
| 19 to 32 | 3 over par |
| 33 and over | 4 over par |
The following system will be used to determine the winner in the event of a tie.
1. Best net score on the last nine holes. (score minus 50% of course handicap)
If still tied
2. Best net score on the last six holes. (score minus 1/3 of course handicap)
If still tied
3. Best net score on last three holes. (score minus 1/6 of course handicap)
If still tied
4. Finally, the best net score for the 18th hole.
This system is the one used by the USGA.
The competition will be competed in a "double knockout" format. All players will begin in the top bracket, the losers of their first round matches will move down to the second bracket. The losers of the matches in the second bracket will be eliminated from competition. The competition will continue until 1 player from each bracket competes for the title of Match Play Champion.
The competition will start on April 16th with the first matches and continue weekly until the winners is determined with the final match played on August 20th.
In a scheduled match the low handicap player will play to "scratch" and the higher handicap player will receive the difference between the two handicaps.
Example:
Player "A" has a handicap of 10 and Player "B" has a handicap of 18. Player "B" will receive a handicap of 8 shots to be applied to the appropriate holes.
If a player does not compete for a duration of 3 consecutive weeks the match will be awarded to his opponent.
In the event of a tie after completing 18 holes, the regular tie breaking system will be used to determine the winner.
