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P14 Canons Brook Golf Club
Canons Brook Golf Club operate a large number of
competitions throughout the year and these can be
played in a variety of ways. Whilst Medal or Stroke play is
the most popular competition format for major events, we
have compiled a compendium of other possible vents.
The basic rules can vary from club to club.
Golfing Competitions
Foursomes
A team of two players who play alternate shots, i.e.,
one player tees off, player two hits the second shot,
player one the third shot, and so on until they have
holed out. Player two then tees off at the second hole
and again the players play alternate shots. Before
starting play, it would be wise to work out where the
toughest driving holes fall, so the best driver of the two
tees off on these holes.
Greensomes
This is a variation on Foursomes, the only difference being
that both players tee off on each hole and then decide
which drive to select. If they decide to take the drive of
player one, the other player plays the next shot and they
alternate until they have holed out.
Match Play
This format is such that each hole becomes a
separate competition. It can be played as an
individual or two man team event where the winner
of the hole is the person who achieved the lowest net
score. They are then said to be one up. The game
finishes when the number of holes up exceeds the
number of holes left to play.
Medal/Stroke Play
This is an individual event where you are playing
against your handicap. Each hole is played and
the total number of strokes taken for that hole are
recorded onto your score card. When all the holes
have been played, the total number of strokes taken
are recorded as your gross score. You then deduct
the number of strokes allowed by your handicap
and this will give you your net score. The winner is the
person with the lowest net score in your division.
Shotgun
This can be played as any format with the normal
rules applying. It is a social competition where all
the players/teams tee off at the sound of a shotgun,
allowing all players to start and finish at the same
time. The social part takes place at the nineteenth
hole where there is the presentation to the winners
and runners up.
Stableford
An individual or team event where instead of strokes
being recorded, points are awarded on a sliding
scale. After allowing for your handicap, your net score
on each hole will attract the following points, 3 under
par, 5 points, 2 under par, 4 points, 1 under par, 3
points, level par, 2 points, 1 over par, 1 point and no
points for anything above this.
Texas Scramble
A team event where all players tee off and the team
agree which drive they prefer. They then all take their
second shots from this point. They then decide on
the best second shot and take their third shots from
this point. This continues until the ball has been holed
out. It is usual for each player to have their tee shot
selected at least four times over the eighteen holes.
A real fun format where some remarkably low scores
can be achieved.