Players should ensure they have read the SWG Competition Rules and Guidelines, V24 particularly section G15 Dates offered and G18g Availability for finals day .
Winter Knockout (10-18) Rules and Conditions (W= Winter)
W1. An individual scratch singles match play competition played annually.
W2. The Competition is open to players with handicaps 10-18. on date of entry
W3. A ’Home’ and’ Away’ match will be played in each round until the final. It is recommended that dates for ‘Home’ and ‘Away’ matches be agreed at the same time.
The final will be played at Worplesdon on 12th April
W4. In the event players cannot come to a mutually convenient arrangement, the result will be decided on the toss of a coin by the organiser immediately after the last day of the round
W5. Both matches must be played to a conclusion.
W6. Players who have a bye in the first round may play their matches anytime up to the play by date of the second round. W7. If players win one match each, the player with the highest number of Game Points is the winner. Game Points are awarded as follows: Win by 6/4 = 6 points to winner Win by 2 holes = 2 points to winner Win beyond 18th hole = 1 point to winner Match claimed = 10 points to claimant Walkover = 10 points to winner Illness/injury during match = score at time or 1 point, whichever is greater If the game points are equal, players will continue in a sudden death play-off following completion of the second match.
Play By dates of rounds -
Round One - Play by 16th Nov
Round Two - Play by 28th Dec
Round Three (QF) Play by 8th Feb
Semi Final - Play by 29th March
Final - 12 April 2025 at Worplesdon GC
The contact for this competition is Jane Poyntz