PAPAGO MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION
12th ANNUAL MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to PMGA members* active as of February 1, 2010 with an Arizona Golf Association handicap for at least the past six months. The field is limited to the first 32 players who submit aN official entry form with all requested information completed and payment attached.
THE FIELD: Players will be divided into four groups of 8 players based on the lowest handicap index for each player according to the BASE INDEX criteria as follows. Players in each group will be seeded according to the USGA recommendation for numerical draw for matches based on each player’s BASE INDEX. Byes will be distributed as equally as possible in each group and awarded to the lowest handicap players in each group. The defending champion will be seeded #1 in his group and will receive the first bye. The group with 17-24 players will get the most byes, followed by the group with players 9-16, 1-8, and 25-32. *PMGA members must be an amateur golfer or have filed for reinstatement of amateur status through the USGA.
FORMAT: The Match Play Championship will be played according to the USGA rules for match play. All competitors are responsible for knowing and observing the rules of match play. Be aware of the local rules that apply at whatever course you are playing prior to the start of play. A local rules sheet for ALL play at Papago Golf Course by PMGA members is available. COMPETITORS MUST AGREE ON THE HANDICAP ALLOCATION BEFORE STARTING THE MATCH.
All competitors will begin the tournament using 80% of their March 1st handicap index as the BASE index. The BASE index can never go higher. The BASE index is always lowered when 80% of the current index since March 1, 2010 is less than the previous BASE index. The most recent AGA updated index is always used. If a competitor’s handicap is manually adjusted by the PMGA, that will be the handicap used to compute the BASE index.
Plus (+) handicaps must be multiplied by 1.2! EXAMPLE: A player's index is +1.4. His BASE index is +1.4 x 1.2 = +1.7.
The BASE index must be applied to the course being played. Strokes will be allocated to the competitor with the higher handicap by subtracting the lower handicap and giving that number of strokes according to the scorecard. EXAMPLE: Player A’s BASE index is 9.8 = 11 (Papago Blue). Player B’s BASE index is 7.8 = 9 (Papago Blue). Player B gives Player A two shots. One on the #1 handicap hole (Papago #3) and one on the #2 handicap hole (Papago #16).
All competitors are responsible for scheduling their own matches and securing starting times.
If competitors are having difficulty scheduling a match, the player who can be available on the Sunday of the final weekend for that set of matches to begin play from 7a.m. to 2 p.m. will be declared the winner. With the advanced (prior to the final weekend) approval of the tournament director, a match may be scheduled during the week (Monday – Friday) following the final weekend for that set of matches. If that match is not played, both competitors will be disqualified. If a prize is available to either contestant in the match, that prize will be returned to the general prize pool.
Matches may be scheduled at any location agreed upon by both competitors. If there is disagreement, the match must be played at Papago GC. All matches played at Papago GC will be from the Blue tees (6771 yards).
12th ANNUAL MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM ENTRY FEE: $25.00 ENTRIES CLOSE 2/27/10 Check # _____
Place in box at Papago GC or mail to: PMGA, 5595 E. Moreland St., PHOENIX, AZ 85008 Cash _____
YOU MAY ENTER ONLINE AT WWW.PAPAGOMENSGOLF.COM.
Matches for any round may be completed at any time prior to the completion date for any round as agreed upon by the competitors.
Rule 2-5 states that a dispute as to procedure under the rules of golf must be settled before play begins on the next hole. If the host golf professional (or ranking staff member) is not available, the competitors must resolve the matter to their mutual satisfaction. The tournament director will resolve questions related to tournament procedures.
A match that is level at the conclusion of 18 holes must be continued at the convenience of the golf shop. Competitors may agree to return to the same course at another time to continue the match.
All competitors must provide two phone numbers (e-mail address is also helpful) and keep them updated with the tournament director.
The winner of a match must call the results (holes up) into Bob Baldwin, Tournament Director at 602/542-7130 or you can email the results to mrstick@earthlink.net or edgearoopmga@yahoo.com.
The winner of a match must contact the players in the related bracket as soon as possible, but
not later than two days after the end of that round of matches to determine who the next opponent is and review possible match dates. It is advised that the winner attempt to contact the players in the other bracket as soon as possible after a match is decided.
SCHEDULE OF MATCHES COMPLETED BY DATE
FIRST ROUND MAY 2ND
SECOND ROUND JUNE 6TH
QUARTERFINAL ROUND JULY 11TH
SEMIFINAL ROUND AUGUST 15TH
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND @ Papago GC SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
PRIZE PAYOUT (Based on 32 players)
Winner (1) $200
Runner-Up (1) $140
Semifinalist (2) $100
Quarterfinalist (4) $65
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