Conditions Of Matchplay Competitions Print
The rules for participants in Matchplay Competitions held at Dungarvan Golf Club.

1. Entry forms (available in Pro shop and in Gents’ Locker Room) with entry fee should be put in ‘Score Cards’ box in locker room, using the envelopes provided beside the box.

Entry fee: Lady Belle Singles €10, O’ Connell Cup Fourball €20 per pair

2. It is essential that a contact phone number, for the purpose of arranging matches, be included with your entry. These numbers will be put on the draw sheet.

3. Closing Dates for Entry:

  • Lady Belle Singles: May 6th
  • O’Connell Cup Fourball: May 6th

4. Each round of the matchplay competitions will be allocated two weeks, with dates displayed on the draw sheet. Matches not played on time will be decided by the toss of a coin.

5. Participants should make early contact with opponents to arrange matches.

6. Matches still tied after 18 holes are expected to go down the ‘19th’ and continue until there is a result; this result should be recorded immediately on the draw sheet.

7. Handicap Allowance:

  • Scotch Foursomes: 3/8 of the full difference between the aggregate handicaps (on the day)of each side. Half strokes or over should be rounded up; less than half should be rounded down.
  • Lady Belle Singles: Lower handicap player plays off scratch, with opponent allowed the full difference between their handicaps on the day.
  • O’ Connell Cup Fourball: The player with the lowest handicap plays off scratch, and concedes strokes based on ¾ of the difference between him and each of the others.

8. Decisions of the Organising Committee are final.