GRIZZLY PAIRS

(Better Ball Handicap Match Play Knockout)

Rules and Information

COMPETITION RULES

1. 1.The GRIZZLY PAIRS is a better ball match play competition, played on the basis of elimination and on handicap according to the Rules of Golf and these competition rules.
   

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2. 2.The competition fee will be $10.00 per player. Playing fees for all rounds to be paid by competitors at the course being played.
   

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3. 3.All players shall play off their handicaps (calculated for the course and tees using the current handicap index) at the time of the match. The higher-handicapped players shall be allowed handicaps equal to the difference between their handicaps and that of the player(s) with the lowest handicap.
   

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4. 4.The elimination rounds shall be played over 18 holes on any course by mutual agreement (Lincoln Park is the default course). The final round shall be played at Lincoln Park over 18 holes. Matches standing all square after completion of the stipulated round shall continue a sudden death play-off until one pair wins a hole.
   

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5. 5.All rounds MUST be completed on or before the dates shown below and at the top of the respective column in the draw, which will be posted at Lincoln Park, and on the club website ( www.lincolnparkgc.com. ) The players whose names appears first (above) in the draw shall be responsible for arranging the match. All competitors are urged to be flexible and accommodating to reach agreement on both a date and a course. Failing mutual agreement on an earlier date the playes who are not available on the final date shall forfeit the match. The flipping of a coin can be used as a last resort. The other players must then claim the match and complete the column in the draw. Any decisions or rulings will be made by the competition organizer.
   

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6. 6.The draw for the competition will be done as follows: The winners and runners-up of last year's Grizzly Pairs Cup will be seeded first and second respectively. The other places will be filled by a blind draw.
   

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8. Send entries to:
   

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10. Shellie Garrett
    

11. 1084 Skyline Drive
    

12. Daly City, CA 94015
    

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14. Please email Shellie at garrettenterprise@earthlink.net or call him at (650) 991-4468 for any further information. Please include contact information, including email, with your entry. Note that Regatta points will be awarded for entrants and the first four places similar to regular tournaments.
    

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17. The 2009 dates for completion of each round:
    

Entries close: March 17th, 2009 - $10 per entry = $20 per team

First round - July 12th, 2009

Second round - August 30th, 2009

Third round - September 27th, 2009
Final round - must be played by October 25th, 2009

COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT THESE DATES MUST BE ADHERED TO STRICTLY