Rules
Rules
- The competition shall forthwith be known as the British Clubs Mixed Championships.
- The competition will be open to all clubs in England, Scotland and Wales and will be played on a knockout basis between April and September with the final four clubs qualifying for the national finals at a great venue later in the year. Golf societies are not eligible.
- Each club may enter one or two teams per year with an entry fee of £100 each (or £180 for two). Entries close on March 31 (or earlier if a maximum limit is reached) after which the draw will be made a sent by email to all participating clubs. Clubs who withdraw after the closing date will not be given a refund and entries fees not paid will still be liable. The competition will start in April with teams having around a month to organise and play each round for as long as they remain in the competition.
Teams will consist of five mixed pairs each with a maximum course handicap on the day of 24 for men and 36 for women (based on the course handicap for each player, using their handicap index and the slope rating for their gender and the tees they are using on the day). Players with a higher handicap than 24 or 36 can be selected but must play off a maximum handicap of 24 or 36 on the day.
There is no limit to the number of players allowed in each team squad per year. But players can only play for one team and one club in the competition each year. Players must be aged 18 or over on January 1 at the start of the year of the competition. The championship is played under the rules of golf for matchplay and in accordance with all R&A regulations governing amateur status. Buggies are allowed if necessary.
Each of the five mixed matches will be played in a greensomes 18-hole format with each match played to a finish with extra holes if necessary. Each player must take a minimum of six drives each based on playing an 18-hole match. Where matches finish earlier, it does not matter if one player hasn’t taken at least six of their drives.
- Teams should be nominated in handicap order (lowest first) with team sheets exchanged before the match. Matches should be played from medal tees where possible – usually white for men and red for ladies. Strokes should be taken off the ladies’ card.
- Greensomes formula – calculate the handicap for each pair as follows (lower course handicap of the day x 0.6) plus (higher course handicap of the day x 0.4). Add together and round up or down as necessary. If the handicaps in the pair are equal, then use half the combined handicaps. The lower handicap pair then give strokes to the other based on the full difference between the two handicaps.
- Island clubs are welcome to enter and will be drawn against fellow island teams where possible in the first and/or early rounds.
Nine hole golf clubs are also welcome to enter with the nine holes played twice or from two different sets of tees.
Teams will be split into four regions with clubs drawn against each other on a county and regional basis in the early rounds to avoid excess travel where possible. Home advantage will be drawn on a round by round basis in the interests of fairness and to prevent clubs that progress having too many home or away matches. The four regional winners will qualify for the national semi-finals and final.
- In entering the competition, all clubs must agree to extend courtesy of the course to their opponents for competitive rounds. Home clubs are encouraged to offer practice rounds at agreeable rates if asked. Clubs unable to offer courtesy of the course can still enter if they agree to play all matches away or if home players cover the cost of visiting players green fees.
- It is the primary responsibility of the home club in each round to arrange each match. But both clubs are responsible for making contact with each other. The home side should offer their opponents several match dates and times both in midweek and at weekends. If these are unsuitable the opponents should offer a selection of reasonable alternatives to ensure the match can be completed. By entering the competition, teams agree to the sharing of contact details.
- The home team has the responsibility to ensure the course is fit to play and to inform the visiting players of any local rules prior to the match. Where the home team is unable to provide a playable 18-hole course for the match, or if both sides agree, the fixture can be reversed and played at the away team venue to ensure the match is completed by the due date.
- If a match is not played by the due date, the organising committee will progress one team to the next round based either on a voluntary walkover given to one team over the other, on one team’s inability to play the game or a random draw.
- The winning club will be responsible for notifying the result of the match as soon after completion by emailing info@mixedgolfevents.com with details of any significant moments or performances and a team pic if available.
- The grand finals will consist of two semi-finals, one final and one third-place place off. Green frees, hotel accommodation and half board (breakfast and dinner) will be provided by the organisers.
- Reports and results will be published and updated on the mixedgolfevents.com website on a regular basis and also in local and national golf media. Please feel free to send reports and results to local media outlets to celebrate your achievements and to further publicise the competition and your achievements.
- Should the event be cancelled for any reason all clubs are guaranteed to have their entries carried over to the following season or refunded if necessary.
- By manner of entering, all club organisers agree to share their contact details with other competing clubs.
- The competition is open to amateur players. PGA professionals are not allowed to enter.
- Competition organisers reserve the right to change the venue and date of the finals if necessary.
- Buggies are allowed if necessary and available.