Joe Raw Better Ball

Entry Fee

The entry fee of £5 must be paid before commencing the first match.

Arrangement of matches‍

• Both players/pairs share responsibility for arranging the match.
• The deadline for each round is the 30th of the month.
• If a match is not played by the deadline, the club may:
  
  • Award the match to one player/pair
  • Decide the match by the toss of a coin
  • Disqualify both players

Tees

• Men play from the WHITE tees
• Ladies play from the RED tees

Handicap calculations and allowances:

• There is a maximum course handicap of 24 for men and 36 for ladies.
• The handicap allowance is 90% of the difference between the course handicaps, taken from the lowest handicap (make sure you calculate the course handicap for each player - use the handicap calculator)

Example:
For example, player A has a handicap index of 5.6, and a course handicap of 5.
Player B has a handicap index of 21.0 and a course handicap of 22.
Player C has a handicap index of 8.8 and a course handicap of 9.
Player D has a handicap index of 29.5 and a course handicap of 32 - reduced to the maximum of 24
Player A has a playing handicap of 0.
Player B has a playing handicap of 15 [(22 - 5) x 90% = 15.3]
Player C has a playing handicap of 4[(9 - 5) x 90% = 3.6]
Player D has a playing handicap of 17 [(24 - 5) x 90% = 17.1]

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Mixed Matches

• In mixed matches, the WHITE scorecard will be used for handicap stroke allocation
• Ladies play from the Red tees
• Ladies will receive 1 additional shot (to accommodate for the difference in par between the white

Ties

If the match is tied after 18 holes:

• Play continues from the 1st hole.
• Sudden death until a winner is determined.
• Handicap strokes continue to apply during playoff holes using the stroke index of each hole.

Posting results

• Results for each match should be posted in the WhatsApp channel promptly after the match is concluded‍

Concessions

• Putts, holes or matches may be conceded at any time.
• A conceded putt cannot be declined or withdrawn.

Disputes‍

• Any disputes should be referred to the club management.
• Handicap strokes continue to apply during playoff holes using the stroke index of each hole. If a match is not played by the deadline, the club may:

Withdrawals

• If a player withdraws the opponent progresses to the next round.

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