We are repeating last year's Ham Shoot Format, due to popular demand. It is a two man match play event and teams will be selected by matching the closest players by index. Do not sign up as a team.
The format kicks off with 6 holes of better ball match play. The opposing teams will be paired to minimize handicap differentials, and this stretch of holes will be where almost all strokes fall. 90% of December handicap will be used and the strokes 'spin' off the low handicap in the group.
Holes 7-12 will be played in what Rule 29 calls Foursomes, more commonly known as Alternate Shot . Golfers play alternately from the teeing grounds and alternately during the play of each hole. Pick a player ('A') to tee off on hole 7. Then 'B' tees off on 8, 'A' on 9 etc. thru 12. Note that penalty strokes do not effect the order of play. You must complete the hole with the ball teed off (unless it is lost), so don't use your own ball on the putting green when it is your turn to putt! If a ball must be 'dropped' for any reason it is the player whose turn it is to play next who should take the drop. Also, a provisional ball should be played by the player who is next to play.
For holes 13-18, the scramble format will be used. At least two tee shots from each partner are required. The ball may be marked cleaned and placed within one club length but cannot be moved from fairway to rough, rough to fairway, or into or out of a bunker.
The winning team will get the coveted 'certificates'.
Be sure to check your rules sheet on the day of the tournament since some additions or modifications may be made.
Last Updated on 12/26/2002