THE NATIONAL NINES
GENTS INTER-CLUB MATCHPLAY 2000

Another in a series of exciting competitions designed solely for 9 hole golf clubs - the National Nines Gents Inter-Club Matchplay 2000 is now open for entries.

This is a new competition for 2000 as a result of demand from 9-hole golf clubs. There is also a corresponding event for ladies.

Each club team will consist of 6 nominated players with 5 playing in each matchplay tie. Points awarded will be 1 point for a win, ½ for a halved match and no points for a lost match. The team with the highest number of points proceeding to the next round. If teams are tied at the end of the 5th match, then the 5th pair will proceed to the 1st tee and play a sudden-death decider.

The four semi-finalist teams will proceed to Jersey for the National Finals in Sepember 2000. All 6 nomincated players will travel and flights and accomodation will be paid for by sponsors.

In early rounds, to reduce travelling costs etc, matches will be plyaed at local and regional levels. It is hoped that clubs will give courtsey of the course to visiting opponents.

Competition Rules:

Eligibility: All 9-hole golf clubs affiliated to the respective county and national golf unions of england, Scotland or Wales.

Format: Matchplay at 7/8 handicap - maximum allowance will be 21.

Entry Fee: The entry fee will be £60 per team. Clubs may enter 1 team only.

Entries close on 20 February 2000.

First round ties will commence in April 2000.