Matchplay Knockouts 2023
The matchplay knockout competitions will be run concurrently over the summer period (April – September) and are open to all Par 3 Club members.
Entry to this competition is free to all Par 3 Club members
Entry to this competition is now closed
Pairs Matchplay Handicap Calculator
An on-line calculator is available – here – to work out the strokes received for the fourball. Just enter the Course Handicaps of the four players in the match and the strokes received will be displayed.
Charts for initial order of play :-
KO Chart – Singles KO 2023 (George Pawson Trophy)
KO Chart – Pairs KO 2023 (Jack Crabtree Trophy)
All players are responsible for contacting each other and arranging their matches within the allotted timescale for each round. Any difficulties with arranging matches MUST be brought to the attention of the competition organisers, Richard Hone or Terry Crofts, before the allotted date for the round. The competition organisers will decide on the fairest resolution based on the circumstances presented.
Competition format:-
Singles Matchplay: Full handicap allowance
Pairs Matchplay: Pairs Better Ball.
Under the new calculation method introduced by WHS Playing Handicaps are 90% of the Course Handicap and then the strokes allowed are based on player(s) with the lowest Playing Handicap(s) playing off scratch (zero), with other players getting the difference between their playing handicap and the lowest playing handicap.
The Main Points
SINGLES MATCHPLAY
Work out the difference between your handicaps. That tells you how many strokes the higher handicappers receives. Take those strokes according to Stroke Index.
Example: if you get 3 strokes, you will take those on holes 3 (SI 1), 5 (SI 3) & 12 (SI 2).
You play the game by holes (Win, Lose or Halve).
Lowest net score wins the hole. Net scores equal – hole halved.
The match is won when one side leads by a number of holes that are greater than the number of holes still to be played.
Example: if you are 3 up after the 16th hole, you cannot lose. You have won by 3 & 2.
If you are all square after 18 holes, go on to sudden death.
Sudden death play traditionally starts on the 1st hole, but if all parties are in agreement sometimes starting on the 10th hole is more convenient. Use your discretion to cause minimum disruption to others playing the course.
PAIRS MATCHPLAY
In the Pairs it is the lowest Nett score from each side that decides the outcome of the hole. See the example at the bottom of the page for further explanation.
If you are all square after 18 holes, go on to sudden death.
Sudden death play traditionally starts on the 1st hole, but if all parties are in agreement sometimes starting on the 10th hole is more convenient. Use your discretion to cause minimum disruption to others playing the course. Be polite and explain what you are doing and most times they will be happy to let you play through since you are likely to be finished quickly.
| Pairs Matchplay Knockout (Betterball Format) | |||||
| The lowest Nett score from each side determines the outcome for each hole. | |||||
| Under the new calculation method introduced by WHS Playing Handicaps are 90% of the Course Handicap and then the strokes allowed are based on player(s) with the lowest Playing Handicap(s) playing off scratch (zero), with other players getting the difference between their playing handicap and the lowest playing handicap. | |||||
| Individual Playing Handicaps are based on 90% of the Course Handicap. | |||||
| The player(s) with the lowest Playing Handicap play off scratch (zero). | |||||
| EXAMPLE | Player A | Player B | Player C | Player D | |
| Course Handicap | 15 | 12 | 5 | 23 | |
| Playing Handicap (90% of Course Handicap) | 14 | 11 | 5 | 21 | |
| Difference to lowest | 9 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
| (14-5 = 9) | (11-5 = 6) | (0) | (21-5 = 16) | ||
Pairs Matchplay Handicap Calculator
An on-line calculator is available – here – to work out the strokes received for the fourball. Just enter the Course Handicaps of the four players in the match and the strokes received will be displayed.