Archie Preston Mixed Trophy 2025

Winners 2024 - Blackburn Golf Club

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

  1. 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. Any player representing a club MUST have submitted a minimum
    of 5 acceptable scores for handicap purposes in the 12 months prior to the date of the match. *

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    9. Members of more than one MDGA club can only elect to play for one nominated club in all 2025 MDGA team knockouts.

    10. 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.

    11. 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.

    12. 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.

    13. 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.

    14. The winners must notify the MDGA secretary of the result by text or email on MDGAINFO@Yahoo.co.uk by the closing date.

    15. *
    Use of Buggies
    . Please refer to the MDGA Buggy Policy on the website.

    16. 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

Inter club Knockouts Organisers Guide and FAQ

This is a general guide for organisers of teams participating in the MDGA Inter Club knockout Competitions. They are based on the most frequently asked questions by team organisers over the years.

1. Familiarise yourself with the rules of the competition which are displayed on the website above the draw for the particular round.
2. Make contact with your opponents as soon as possible after the draw is made. It is the responsibility of BOTH teams to make contact.
3. Allow yourselves plenty of time to play the match. Playing the match on the last day before the closing date will leave you as being a hostage to fortune in the event that the match cannot be played.
4. Extensions to the closing date of each round will not be granted as this has a knock on effect with the later rounds and the dates of the final are fixed. (2024 was the exception due to the weather in the spring).
5. LOCAL RULES OF THE DAY APPLY. This is particularly significant in the earlier rounds. If there are temporary greens, preferred lies, mats, holes closed or other restrictions these are the conditions of the day and the match is played under those conditions. The host clubs organiser should inform the visiting clubs organiser in reasonable time before the date of the match of any restrictions that are in place or may be in place on the day of the match.
6. The venue of the match may be changed (The match is switched to the away teams course) with the agreement of BOTH organisers. In this event the club hosting the competitions becomes the HOME team and the visiting team are the AWAY team.
7. CATERING does not have to be provided. It is entirely at the discretion of the home club. The visiting club should be advised of the situation regarding catering in advance of the match.
8. HANDICAPS. In accordance with the Rules of Golf it is the PLAYERS responsibility to ensure that they play the match with the correct handicap and that any adjustments are correctly applied. In accordance with the rules of golf any player playing with an incorrect handicap that is HIGHER than their actual handicap will be disqualified and will lose their individual match PROVIDED the error is discovered prior to the draw to the next round being made.
9. A player may play off a handicap that is LOWER than their actual handicap. This includes where a player deliberately knows it is lower or accidently players off a lower handicap.
10. MDGA COMPETITION RULES. It is the responsibility of both teams to ensure that the relevant competition rules of MDGA are complied with for the relevant competition. If an error is made and a match is played contrary to the MDGA rules then the result will stand.
11. It is expected that clubs will allow courtesy of the course for a practice round for visiting clubs however this is not compulsory. If a club does not allow a courtesy round or imposes conditions on the round it is expected that the club will not request a courtesy round if drawn away from home but will instead request to play using the same conditions that they impose.
12. DISPUTES. Almost all eventualities are covered by the rules of golf. If a dispute occurs please refer first to the rules of golf to resolve the matter.
13. If anything is not covered by the rules or requires clarification please contact MDGA BEFORE the match. We want to avoid uncertainty on the first tee on the day of the match.
14. If a dispute occurs and a matter is referred to MDGA for a decision the MDGA Executive will refer to the Rules of Golf and rules of the competition taking into account the comments made above. We cannot enter any 'courtroom drama' style enquiry although accounts will be taken from both teams. ONCE A DECISION IS MADE NO FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
15. And finally......Good luck, enjoy the matches and thank you for organising your teams !!

Archie Preston Mixed Knockout 2025 - Preliminary Round

The draw for the 2025 Archie Preston Mixed Knockout Preliminary Round has been completed and is shown below.Those club not shown as being in the Preliminary Round have a bye to Round One. If accessing the draw on a mobile phone please turn the screen to landscape mode as portrait mode does not show the full webpage.

All matches are to be played and MDGA Informed of the result on MDGAINFO@yahoo.co.uk by 9pm Sunday 6th April 2025.

ALL CLUBS MUST ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE RULES IN PARTICULAR THE NEW RULE REQUIRING PLAYERS TO HAVE SUBMITTED FIVE CARDS FOR HANDICAP PURPOSES IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE MATCH.

The final will be played on Sunday 21st September 2025 at Blackburn Golf Club.
First tee 1pm

Archie Preston Mixed Knockout 2025 - Preliminary Round CONFIRMED DRAW

Hindley Hall v Bolton
Vale Royal Abbey v Alderley Edge
Worsley v Chapel en le Frith
Lymm v Davenport
Wilmslow v Buxton High Peak
Tunshill v Chorlton cum Hardy
Stockport v Castle Hawk
Poulton Park v Antrobus
Mellor v Birchwood
Withington v Accrington
Greenmount v Helsby
Werneth v Fairfield
Warrington v Heyrose
Wilpshire v Westhoughton
Styal v Whitefield
Wigan v Flixton
Macclesfield v Breightmet
Stand v Dukinfield
Rossendale v Ashton in Makerfield
Walmersley v Bolton Old Links
Houghwood v Harwood
Sandiway v Blackley
Prestwich v Sale
Knutsford v Ellesmere
Tytherington v Ashton on Mersey
Ringway v Cheadle
Pike Fold v Turton
Sandbach v Alder Root
Eaton v Cavendish
Alsager v Bramhall
Denton v Didsbury
Leyland v Lowes Park
Marple v Hazel Grove
Altrincham v Stamford

The following teams have a Bye to the 1st Round

Ashton under Lyne Blackburn Bramall Park Brookdale Bury  
Chorley  Clitheroe Crewe Crompton and Royton Darwen  
Davyhulme Park Disley Dunham Forest Dunscar Hale  
Haydock Park Heaton Moor High Legh Park Hurlston Hall Leigh  
Manchester Marriott Worsley North Manchester New Mills Northenden  
Pleasington Rochdale Romiley Saddleworth Shaw Hill