Seniors Team Matchplay 2024 - Winners Denton GC

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.

2. Players must be over 55 years old on 1st January 2024.

3. The format will be 4 ball better ball matchplay. The Playing Handicap generated is 100% of the Course Handicap - players now take 90% of the difference between that of the lowest handicapper and each other player in the group.

4. 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.

5. Before play commences the team captains must exchange team sheets with the order of play.

6. The order of play will be as per 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.

7. There are no halved matches. If a match finishes all square after 18 holes the match will be awarded to the AWAY team.

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

9. 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. The match may be played on a Saturday or Sunday WITH THE AGREEMENT OF BOTH TEAMS. The weekend dates are in addition to the three weekday dates.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. If a match is not completed in the specified time the MDGA Executive will adjudicate.

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

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.

Denton in cruise control at magnificent Manchester

THE MDGA Seniors Matchplay competition is the most recent in the 100-year history of the Alliance.

It was started just ten years ago and has become one of the biggest of its kind in the great programme of Inter Club KO matches staged during the summer months..

Manchester Golf Club is one of the finest clubs in the region with a superb course and clubhouse giving excellent support and hospitality since it offered to become the final venue at the outset of the competition.

Manchester GC hosting the final has been a great incentive for the participating teams to get the chance to play at a top venue and once more it provided a superb stage for the final between Denton and Westhoughton.

Thanks to the skills of Alliance President Ian ‘Sunny’ Brooks the weather was also excellent.

Denton Captain Jim Cox and Team Captain Steve Bracken set a great example and got their team off to a flying start beating Gary Atherton and Keith Davies by two up.

Westhoughton showed their competitive desire as Paul Barlow and Robert Gough overcame Dave Garner and Lez Bray 3/2 to draw level.

But that was their last success as comfortable wins for Steve Jenkinson and Kevin Brearley three up against Robert Entwistle and Michael Doyle, Dave Urmston and the legendary Steve O’Shaughnessy 4/3 over Jeff Beardsworth and Ernie Price and also 4/3 for Gaz Yates and Steve Armstrong over Ian and David Simm took Denton to a comfortable 4-1 victory.

Ian Brooks gave well deserved praise to both teams for their efforts on the day in showing the Alliance motto ‘Friendship Through Golf’ off to a top level and doing their clubs proud by reaching the final.

He also praised Manchester GC for once more hosting the final in exemplary style both on and off the course.

Geoff Garnett

Last updated: 18 Oct 2024 13:53