Good morning,

The matches for the 2024 President’s Cup Round 3 (and tee times) have been finalised.

Match Play is from the BLUE BRICKS (not the the domes)

*Displayed handicaps are subject to change

Scorecards – marked with holes/strokes will be available at the Pro Shop side bench on Saturday morning.

Rules of engagement! (to be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf and local Rules – this is where knowing your rules can be handy!!)

This week’s President Cup matches will be played from the Blue BRICKS

• Par is irrelevant in match play – regardless of whether a hole is a listed as a Par 3 / 4 / 5 or Par 14 – the winner of the hole is the person with the lowest nett total of strokes for that hole.
• Only two players are involved in a match – this means that in match play a player can choose to overlook a breach of the Rules by an opponent.
• Scoring happens on a hole-by-hole basis (rather than the cumulative total in stroke play) – Even if a player loses a hole by four strokes, they have only lost that one hole. A player wins a match when they lead by more holes than remain to be played (eg 4 holes up with only 3 holes remaining).
• Order of Play – One the 1st tee, the low marker tees off first, then whoever wins the hole tees off 1st on the next hole. The winner of the last played hole will always tee off first. If a hole is squared, the winner of the previous hole has the honour. In general play, the player furthest from the hole plays first – regardless of where that ball lies (for each ‘match’).  If your opponent plays out of turn you may let their stroke stand, or require that they cancel the stroke and play again in the correct order. Be mindful of your position on the green, so as not to walk across lines, nor stand in the way of those playing. (It is customary for one pair (match) to putt out first – so a not to give another player a ‘line’ or advantage) – Do not stand on the line of another player to gain an unfair advantage for your putt
• Maintain your place in the field – Match play does not equal slow play
• Completion of match – When your match is decided, it is expected that you leave the course so as not to interfere with ongoing matches (regardless of where your match concludes – there is no expectation you can ‘play your way home’). 
  
• Concessions – A player can concede an opponent’s next stroke (or even a hole or the entire match) at any time. Where possible ensure that strokes / putts or holes conceded are clearly heard and understood – never assume a ‘gimme’ putt is conceded.
• Handicaps – Strokes are allotted per hole based on the match play index for this event.
• Match Play Index – Based on advice from Golf Operations: Golf Australia – the index for holes 8 & 9, 12 & 13 have swapped. (9th hole becomes index 1 and 8th becomes index 16 / 12th becomes index 15 & the 13th becomes index)
• Scorecards must be handed in at the end of the round with the winner clearly marked. (eg: J Day 2up or T Woods 4&3 or R Fowler 20th)

If the match is tied after 18 holes – extra holes will be played.

The first extra hole is the 10th followed by the 18th. This order of holes is repeated until winner is decided. (Handicap strokes apply to playoff holes; if you had a shot in regular play, you have one on a playoff hole.)

Any score disputes must be raised with the Match Committee before the close of play for the day.

If an unforeseen genuine emergency arises, you may attempt to reschedule your match to an agreeable time with your opponent. Matches must otherwise be played at the scheduled time. If no agreeable time can be found before the next round commences, a forfeit will be recorded against the player unable to play at the scheduled time.

Stuart Thompson

President YGC

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