RULES OF THE CAPTAIN’S KNOCK OUT TROPHY

1. The competition is open to all fully subscribed members of TBAGS.

2. The draw for the competition will be made at the first fixture each year and the final must be played before the AGM fixture.

3. Dates by which each round is to be completed will be published on the website.

4. It is the responsibility of the home player (ie the player drawn first in any fixture) to arrange the match.

5. Each match will be played over 18 holes, match play rules.

6. Each match will be played using the latest agreed full handicaps. The lower handicap player to play off scratch, and the higher player to play off the difference between the two handicaps. Handicap allowances (strokes) will be taken from the latest handicaps issued by the Handicap Secretary.

7. Players must decide at the outset of play how the match will be decided if the match is tied after 18 holes. Players can agree to replay, subject to meeting the deadline for completion of that round.

8. The match result must be recorded on a formal scorecard of the venue, signed by both players.

9. The Competition will not be played on formal society days. Playing any other match play event (e.g. the Pairs Comp) simultaneously is not permitted.
10. If after reasonable attempts by a member to play a match an opponent fails to agree to play or fails to turn up, the injured party may claim the tie by notifying the Chairman within seven days of the end date for the appropriate round. The Competitions Committee, consisting of the Chairman, Captain & Handicap Secretary will investigate the circumstances and their decision will be final.
11. The winner of the TBAGS Captain’s KO Comp will receive the Trophy at the AGM.

12. The usual rules of golf apply.