Archie Preston Mixed Trophy 2023 - Winners Wilpshire GC

All matches are to be played under R&A Rules and Local Rules in Force on the Day

Each team will consist of 14 players with a Handicap Index of not more than 30.0 for Ladies and 20.0 for Gentlemen. Allowance for the Course Handicap may result in a player playing off more than this these limits. A team can play a player with a handicap index above these limits but they can only play of these maximum handicap index limits. The team should include the current Captain and Lady Captain unless they are not available in which case Past or Vice Captains should play.

2. The combined handicap generated is the sum of the Course Handicaps of both players in the team. Strokes are given/taken based on 50% of the difference between teams.

3. Players of any age can play in the competition. If a team plays a player under the age of 18 years the team organiser MUST ensure that safeguarding policies applicable at the club where the match is played are complied with.

4. The away team will receive a one hole advantage in each game. Each game will be played to a finish – there are no halves. In the event of a game being all square after 18 holes there will be ‘sudden death’ to establish the winner.

5. Before play commences the team Captains must exchange team sheets with the order of play. The Captain and Lady Captain or their replacements, will be paired together and will play first.

6. Gentlemen drive first on the odd numbered tees and Ladies the even numbered tees. The Home Team will decide which tees the Gentlemen will use – White or Yellow. Ladies will use the red tees and the Stroke Index for the relevant hole will be taken from the Mens card.

7. Any team failing to field a full team will forfeit the match not played. The opponents of the forfeited match must be in attendance and ready to play in order to claim the match.

8. Members of more than one MDGA club can only elect to play for one nominated club in all 2024 MDGA team knockouts.

9. A draw will be made for each round. The first named in the draw will be the home side and as such are responsible for arranging the match within the specified schedule. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. BOTH TEAMS should make every effort to open lines of communication on receipt of the draw.

10. The HOME TEAM must offer a choice of four dates at least two of which must be either a Saturday or Sunday. The home team are under no obligation to offer any alternative dates to these four dates.

11. Extensions to the closing date will not be granted and it is recommended that matches are played as early as possible so as to allow for a re-arranged match in the event of adverse weather conditions and course closures. If a match is not completed in the specified time the MDGA Executive will adjudicate.

12. A courtesy round should be offered for each round for a maximum of eight pairs. Arrangements are to be made between the relevant team captains.

13. The winners must notify the MDGA secretary of the result by text or email by the closing date.

14. Use of Buggies. Please refer to the MDGA Buggy Policy on the website.

15. Should any contingency arise which is not covered by the rules the decision of the MDGA Executive will be final. LOCAL RULES ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH APPLY

Archie Preston Mixed Trophy Preliminary Round - Confirmed Draw

The following teams have been drawn to play in the Preliminary Round.

All organisers are strongly recommended to make contact with their opponents as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of BOTH teams to make contact.

All matches are to be played and result emailed to the MDGAINFO@Yahoo.co.uk

DUE TO THE EXCEPTIONAL WEATHER CONDITIONS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROUND HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 22nd APRIL

A list of teams receiving a bye to the 1st round follows the preliminary round draw.

Note - if viewing on a mobile phone rotate the phone to landscape mode or press the + icon at the side of the screen to see a full view of the draw.

The Final will be played at Wilpshire Golf Club on Sunday 22nd September 2024

	Preliminary Round
Bury	v	Stand
Alsager	v	Tytherington
Eaton	v	Werneth
Ashton under Lyne	v	Oldham
Accrington	v	Poulton Park
Davyhulme Park	v	Dunscar
Westhoughton	v	Lymm
Cheadle	v	Sandiway
Tunshill	v	Alderley Edge
Darwen	v	Wigan
Northenden	v	Hale
Alder Root	v	Castle Hawk
Crewe	v	Turton
Ashton in Makerfield	v	Walmersley
Hazel Grove	v	Heyrose
Marriott Worsley	v	Bolton
Romiley	v	Denton
Brookdale	v	Prestwich
Disley	v	Dukinfield
Manchester	v	Houghwood
Ashton on Mersey	v	Sale
Knutsford	v	Vale Royal Abbey
Flixton	v	Heaton Moor
Marple	v	Helsby
Withington	v	High Legh Park
Chorlton cum Hardy	v	Saddleworth
Houldsworth	v	Bramall Park
Styal	v	Ellesmere
Warrington	v	Birchwood
Leigh	v	New Mills
Dunham Forest	v	Buxton High Peak
Crompton and Royton	v	Breightmet
Wilmslow	v	Harwood
Davenport	v	Pleasington
Altrincham	v	Mellor and Townscliffe
Lowes Park	v	Macclesfield
Mere	v	Leyland

Archie Preston Mixed Trophy 1st Round

The wet weather has meant that many clubs have been unable to complete their Preliminary Round fixture. The draw for the 1st Round has been completed in order to allow clubs maximum time to play their tie. For the benefit of clubs who have drawn 'team A or Team B' opponents the draw will be updated daily as results are received so please review the website regularly.
1st Round ties are to be completed and the result sent by Noon on Tuesday 14th May 2024.This completion date will be subject to review depending on the weather conditions.

Accrington/Poulton Park	v	Hazel Grove
Mellor and Townscliffe	v	Alsager
Antrobus	v	Fairfield
Ashton in Makerfield/Walmersley	v	Marple/Helsby
Oldham	v	Shaw Hill
Blackburn	v	Stamford
Blackley	v	Warrington
Bolton Old Links	v	Haydock Park
Bramhall	v	Brookdale
Bury	v	Lowes Park
Clitheroe	v	Breightmet
Crewe/Turton	v	Pike Fold
Davenport	v	Mere/Leyland
Davyhulme Park	v	Chorley
Buxton High Peak	v	Castle Hawk
Eaton	v	Chapel en le Frith
Greenmount	v	High Legh Park
Hart Common	v	Wigan
Harwood	v	Dukinfield
Hindley Hall	v	Cavendish
Knutsford	v	Heaton Moor
Leigh	v	Houghwood
Marriott Worsley	v	Saddleworth
Ringway	v	Ashton on Mersey
Rossendale	v	Northenden
Sandbach	v	Stockport
Ellesmere	v	Denton
Alderley Edge	v	Didsbury
Westhoughton/Lymm	v	Bramall Park
Whitefield	v	Sandiway
Wilpshire	v	Rochdale
Worsley	v	North Manchester

Last updated: 16 Apr 2024 09:47