RBCGS PAIRS TEXAS SCRAMBLE MATCHPLAY COMPETITION

It is with great excitement that the RBCGS launches a brand new tournament for its members this year - our very own Pairs MATCHPLAY event.  The competition will be played from March till November 2026 and the Champions being announced at the Gala dinner in December.  So grab a partner that compliments your game and take to the field and see if you will be one of the dynamic duos who takes the first ever title of this trophy.

Location:     Estoril Golf Club

Date: From March to mid-November

THE COMPETITION

• This competition is open to all playing members of the RBCGS.
• The venue for all the matches will be at Estoril Golf Club 
• The competition is scheduled to take place over the course of the year and for THE FINAL to take place by mid-November.  The Draw will set target dates for completion of each round.
• The team pair at the top of each draw has the responsibility to contact their opponents to arrange a time for the match within the timescales of the overall tournament.
• If for any reason, after 3 possible dates provided, the opponents are unable to agree a time to complete the match within the timeframes specified and subject to the agreement by the Captain, an extension may be granted or a walk over granted.  Captain in consultation with the Vice Captain will be the final arbiter in this regard.
• Results of matches should be posted on the draw posted on the noticeboard at the Clubhouse and e-mailed to the Captain.

THE MATCH RULES

The normal R&A rules apply, in addition to which:

1. Playing Members can form teams of two of their choice or you can register as a single person and the committee will try and pair you with other single registrants
2. Format of the tournament is Matchplay Texas Scramble
3. Each team member uses their WHS handicap index to compute their playing handicap at Estoril Golf Course off their respective tees.
4. The team handicap will be computed by taking 35% of the lower handicap team member and 15% of the higher handicap of the team member, rounded to the nearest whole number for the team.
5. The lowest team handicap, reduces their handicap to zero and gives strokes to the other team based on the difference between the team handicaps.
6. Each player tees off from their respective tees and the team then selects which ball to play next and marks the location for their next shot and both players then play their next shots from within 6 inches of this mark.  This continues until the ball is putt into the whole.  Matchplay rules apply.
7. Within each team, the players must use 8 drives of the lower individual handicapper and 7 drives of the higher individual handicapper.
8. In the event of a dispute on rules, teams should resolve amongst them otherwise a provisional should be played where possible and the issue resolved with a ruling by either the Captain or the Vice Captain
9. All normal society and club rules governing course rules apply but in case of any concerns, please clarify with the Captain or the Vice Captain accordingly.