COMPETITION RULES

 

1.   The competition is open to all clubs in Co. Donegal.    

 

2.   Each team will consist of 10 players holding valid (fully developed) Golf                  Ireland handicaps who are members of their club

      (any membership category).  

      No player may represent more than one club.                        

 

3.   The format is;                                                                                                                    Fourball match play HOME AND AWAY knockout. Each team must field their
      players in ascending order of handicap index. Maximum individual playing
      handicap is 40, a player of a higher handicap may play but they will be                    capped at 40.  In the event of a tie, holes up to count. Record the actual

      result including holes up.         

                                                                              

4.   Team sheet MUST be accompanied by official Golf Ireland Team Report
      Sheet to exchange.

5.   In the event of a draw after the second leg is played, the first pairing will go
      out and play until a hole is won outright (sudden death).

6.   Caddies are not permitted in this competition.

7.   In all circumstances R&A rules of golf apply. Shot allocation as per                          R&A Handicap Allowance Guidelines - Appendix C (9/10 th allowance).                    It is the responsibility of the team captain to report each match result to the          secretary within two days.

8.   The result of each match leg must be recorded on the result sheet &                       signed by both team Captains. 

 

 

    COMPETITION GUIDELINES

 

 1.   An entry fee of 50 euro per club to be paid before play. Cheques
       should be made payable to the Maire O’Donnell Interclub
       Championship. Post to Tracy Spence, 3 Kiltoy Court, Letterkenny,
       Co Donegal.
       Electronic transfers to Maire O’Donnell Interclub Championship
       IBAN: IE17 AIBK 9373 6320 7130 65 BIC: AIBKIE2D

2.    Team captains should make contact with the opposing team captain
       as soon as possible to arrange the match.

3.    A minimum of two dates including at least one week-end date
       should be provided for each match.

4.    No extensions will be allowed unless the course is closed.

5.    Teams are expected to pay for their own meals.

6.    It is recommended that leg 1 matches should be played in the first
       two weeks of the month.

7.    Complimentary practice rounds should be offered on a reciprocal
       basis to a maximum of ten team members & two subs. Team
       captains must agree arrangements before the first leg.

8.    Team Captains reaching the final need to notify the committee of
       when & where the final match will be played once confirmed in
       order to arrange trophy presentation.

9.    Club hosting the final should extend dining invitation to committee
       member/members presenting the trophy on the day.