Mid South Match Play — Rules & Format
Match Play Event
A maximum of 40 players
8 pods with 5 players each
Players will be assigned a pod at random
Players must declare a tee as part of the sign-up process. No changes will be allowed.
Matches will be played during the Wilson’s group normal tee times on Monday and Wednesday.
Each person will play 4 matches within their pod via round robin
Each match will be played over 18 holes. Even if the match is “closed out” points can still be earned by each participant.
Points will be earned as follows: 1 point earned for a hole won, ½ point earned for each hole halved and 1 point earned for winning the match.
If the match extends into extra holes, the match will be decided by Sudden Death. No additional points will be awarded. Only the 1 point for winning the match will be awarded for the extra holes. Sudden Death will begin on the 1st or 10th after coordination with the pro shop. In the event the match cannot proceed the match will be deemed a tie and both players awarded 9-1/2 points
The total points earned for each match will be used to determine the winner and 2nd place finisher from each pod. These two will advance to the round of 16. Tie breaking rules are listed below
The round of 16 will be a single elimination until a champion is crowned
Handicap will be based on current verified handicap in the GHIN system
100% of course handicap will be used.
Stroke allocation. The lower handicap player plays at scratch; the higher handicap player receives the full difference
Unknown Golf will be used to report scores
Conceded putts, and holes are allowed
Cost of entry is $25
Rules of Play
USGA Rules of Golf govern
Out of Bounds as marked by white stakes throughout course. For a ball out of bounds, players may use the local two-stroke option in lieu of stroke and distance, per USGA Model Local Rule E-5
Local “root rule” will be in effect. Opponent must verify. Player may take free relief one club length no closer to the hole
Move the ball in own fairway one club length
Tiebreakers for Pod Standings
Head to Head result
Total points earned
Total holes won
Hole differential (holes won minus holes lost)
Sudden Death playoff (19th hole) followed by Chip Off if necessary
No-shows/withdrawals
No Show = Forfeit. Opponent receives 10 points
Withdrawal by player from POD. Treated as a Forfeit – 10 points awarded
If a player withdrawals for the pod, all unplayed matches are treated as forfeits. Completed matches stand.
Weather suspensions. Match resumes during the makeup period.
Rules committee (Committee Decisions are Final)
Bill Moyers
Tom Tomlinson
Barry Wilson
Payout Structure
Round of 16 Losers ($25 each)
Quarterfinals Losers ($40 each)
Semifinal Losers ($80 each)
Runner-up ($160)
Winner ($320)