All matches are to be played under R&A Rules and Local Rules in Force on the Day
- Each team will consist of 10 players. 5 Players with a Handicap Index of 15.0 or less, the remaining 5 players with a handicap index of 15.1 to 24.0 inclusive. All handicaps must be current and active. All players must be a member of the relevant golf club.
- Players must be over 55 years old on 1st January 2022.
- The format will be 4 ball better ball. The Playing Handicap for each player is 90% of the Course Handicap. Once this has been established the stroke allowance will be the full difference from the lowest Playing Handicap player.
- The home team will decide which tee will be used for the competition i.e white or yellow and the corresponding stroke index will be used.
- Before play commences the team captains must exchange team sheets with the order of play.
- The order of play will be as the team sheet. 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.
- There are no halved matches. If a match finishes all square after 18 holes the match will be awarded to the AWAY team.
- Members of more than one MDGA club can only play for one nominated club in all 2022 MDGA team knockouts.
- The HOME TEAM must offer a choice of three dates which must be weekday dates i.e Monday to Friday. The home team are under no obligation to offer any alternative dates to these three dates.
- 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.
- A courtesy round should be offered for each round for a maximum of six pairs. Arrangements are to be made between the relevant team captains.
- If a match is not completed in the specified time the MDGA Executive will adjudicate.
- The winners must notify the MDGA secretary of the result by text or email by the closing date of each round.
- Use of Buggies. Please refer to the MDGA Buggy Policy on the website.
- Should any contingency arise which is not covered by the rules the decision of the MDGA Executive will be final.