Williams BMW Junior Team Knockout Winners 2024 - Houghwood GC

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

Each team shall consist of FIVE players with a Handicap Index limit of not more than 24.0 for boys and 30.0 for girls.
All players must be under 18 years of age on 1st January 2024.
Caddies may be used but must be under the age of 18 years on the day of the match.
Junior Girls will play from the red tees. Junior Boys will play from the Yellow or white tees.
If boys and girls are involved use the WHS mixed tee calculator to determine handicaps and shots given.
The stroke index of whoever is receiving the shots should be used.
Players with Handicap Indexes above the maximum permitted may play however they must play off the Handicap Index limit above.
Teams must play in Playing Handicap order with the highest Playing Handicap going out first and the lowest Playing Handicap going out last. Stroke allowance will be the full difference in Playing Handicap.
If an individual match between two players (as opposed to an overall match between the teams) ends all square on the 18th hole the match will be decided on a ‘sudden death’ basis playing extra holes.There will be no halves.
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 opponent of the forfeited match must be in attendance and ready to play in order to claim the match.
Members of more than one MDGA club can only elect to play for one nominated club in all 2024 MDGA team knockouts.
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.
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. The home team will decide on which tees are to be used for the boys i.e white or yellow.
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 players. 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.
Should any contingency arise which is not covered by the rules the decision of the MDGA Executive will be final.

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Houghwood win close encounter at new venue

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Lowes Park has hosted the finals day for many years with great success but this year the final was switched to Leyland GC with their excellent course withstanding some heavy downpours to provide a gripping final between Houghwood and Warrington whose teams had battled through several rounds to get there and had to adapt to several local rules on the day due to the weather affecting playing conditions.

The Alliance officials were delighted with the support and hospitality they got on the course and the excellent Leyland clubhouse.

Houghwood won the first two matches with George Strettle 6/4 and George Unsworth 4/2.
Then Warrington showed their fighting spirit as they drew level with wins for Ollie Chester two up and Jamie Pilkington one up.
Then it went to the final green with Megan Burgess (Warrington) and Alfie Mallalieu (Houghwood) neck and neck.
Alfie was the winner as Megan just missed out on a vital putt and Houghwood took the trophy presented by the Leyland Captain.
Both teams conducted themselves immaculately throughout the day both on and off the course to show the superb quality of the junior golf game in the region.

Alliance President Ian Brooks gave deserving thanks to all of their players, parents and club officials and all at Leyland Golf Club for their support on the day.

He gave a special mention to Williams BMW who have given great support to the competition for the best part of 20 years.

Geoff Garnett

Last updated: 18 Oct 2024 13:53