Daily mail foursomes rules 2023

The Daily Mail Foursomes is a popular golf tournament held annually in the United Kingdom. The rules for the 2023 tournament are as follows:

Format:

• The tournament is a foursomes competition, where two players from each team play together, taking alternate shots.
• The competition is played over 36 holes, with the team scoring the lowest total gross score winning.

Rules:

• The tournament is played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA).
• The competition is governed by the Daily Mail Foursomes Rules, which are available on the Daily Mail website.
• The rules are subject to change, and players are responsible for checking the official rules and any updates before the tournament.

Scoring:

• The scoring system is as follows:
  • Each hole is played as a foursomes, with the team scoring the lowest total gross score on each hole.
  • The team scoring the lowest total gross score on each hole wins the hole.
  • The team with the lowest total gross score at the end of the 36 holes wins the tournament.

Handicap:

• The tournament is open to golfers of all handicaps, but players must have a current handicap index.
• The handicap allowance is 75% of the combined handicap of the two players in each team.

Entry:

• The tournament is open to teams of two players, with each player having a current handicap index.
• Teams must register online or by post before the closing date.
• The entry fee is £120 per team, which includes a meal and prizes for the winners.

Prizes:

• The winners of the tournament will receive a prize, which is currently £1,000.
• There will also be prizes for the runners-up and other teams that finish in the top 10.

Schedule:

• The tournament will be played on [date] at [course].
• The first tee time is [time], and players are expected to be at the course at least 30 minutes before their tee time.
• The tournament will be played in accordance with the schedule, and players are expected to be ready to play at the designated time.

Conduct:

• Players are expected to conduct themselves in a sporting and respectful manner at all times during the tournament.
• Any player who breaches the rules or conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner may be disqualified from the tournament.

Contact:

• For more information about the Daily Mail Foursomes, including the rules, entry form, and schedule, please visit the Daily Mail website or contact the tournament organizers at [email address] or [phone number].