| Format | Fourball Better Ball Match Play Knockout |
| Eligibility | Senior Members |
| All players must hold a WHS Handicap Index to participate and must have played in 3 qualifying Heswall Club Competitions within the previous 12 months prior to the date of
entry |
| Entry Fee | As stipulated by the Seniors’ Committee |
| Handicaps | Course Handicap, as calculated by reference to your Handicap Index applicable on the day |
| Handicap Allowance | Each player receives 90% of the difference of Course
Handicap from the lowest handicap player.
Fractions of a ½ and over are rounded up |
| Tees | Winter Blue 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 | For any round, matches may be arranged on any date up to
and including the closing date for that round. Each team is
equally responsible for arranging the match |
| Failure to play by the due date will result in both teams being
disqualified. Extensions will NOT be granted |
| Prizes | The Charles Marcks Cup - will be awarded to the Winning Finalists
plus Vouchers |
| Losing Finalists - Vouchers |
| Closing Date for Entries | The last Sunday in September. 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 60 and over or 55 and fully retired |
