| Format | Fourball Better Ball Match Play Knockout |
| Eligibility | Senior Members |
| All players must hold a WHS Handicap Index to participate and must have recorded 8 qualifying scores within the previous 12 months prior to the date of entry. See full Rules of Eligibility |
| Entry Fee | As stipulated by the Seniors’ Committee |
| Handicaps | Course Handicap, as calculated by reference to your Handicap Index applicable on the day |
| A maximum Handicap Index limit of 30.5 is applicable for this competition |
| Handicap Allowance | 90% of Course Handicap |
| Each player receives the full difference of Playing Handicaps from the player with the lowest Playing Handicap |
| Tees | Yellow Tees of the day |
| Honour on 1st Tee | Team nearer the top of the draw |
| Results | Each match must produce a winner (i.e. if match tied after
18 holes, play continues from 1st (19th) hole until a hole is won |
| Playing Dates | Prior to the Final, matches to be played during the week unless agreed otherwise by competitors. Each team is equally responsible for arranging the match and ensuring completion by the closing date for that round |
| Failure to play by the due date will result in both teams being
disqualified. Extensions will NOT be granted |
| The Final will be played on Finals Day on the date specified in the club fixtures. Players who are not available on this date should not enter |
| Prizes | The G W Hargreaves Trophy - will be awarded to the Winning Team
plus Vouchers |
| Losing Finalists - Vouchers |
| Closing Date for Entries | Usually the last Sunday in March. The Entry Fee will be deducted from members’ swipe cards once the draw has taken place |
| Notes | In exceptional circumstances a team may be represented by a single player. In such cases the Handicap Allowance must be calculated as if all four players are playing |
| Seniors are members aged 55 and over |
