The Hostel Cup

Competition details

Format:
Individual match play
Handicap Limits:
M = 18, F = 18
Handicap Allowance:
Full difference
Entry Fee:
£ 5
Tees:
M: White  |  F: Red
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Rules

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 18.
  • The handicap allowance is 100% of the difference between the course handicaps (make sure you calculate the course handicap for each player - use the handicap calculator or BRS scoring app)

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 B's course handicap is reduced to 18.
Player A has a playing handicap of 0.
Player B has a playing handicap of 13 (18 - 5)

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  • A conceded putt cannot be declined or withdrawn.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.