Summer Matchplay
This is a singles competition using the matchplay format. Players rounded handicaps are used to calculate the net strokes for each hole. Winning a hole gives one point, tying or losing none.
If it’s all-square after 18 holes one of the following can be used to determine the winner upon agreed by both players; extra hole(s) played, re-match or a coin toss. This competition takes place from April till September.
Rules
- Entrance is restricted to fully paid up MAGS members.
- The first name on the draw is the Home match and chooses the venue, it is the responsibility of both players to arrange the match
- Winners are to notify the Matchplay organiser of the result.
- Matches are to be played by the date specified, or may result in the elimination of both players.
- Any difficulty in arranging the match, please advise the organiser, who will endeavour to assist.
- Any dispute will be referred to the Captain, whose decision is final.
- Standard Rules of Matchplay apply.
- Handicaps will be your MAGS handicap, irrespective of whether the club you are playing at is your home club and you have a registered handicap with them.
- The competition is standard matchplay ie: Player A Handicap 18 v Player B Handicap 9 which results in player B giving 9 shots to player A over stroke index 1-9.
- Home draw will be made by the captain & away draw by the chairman (if either of these are unavailable draw will be carried out by a committee member).
- If the match ends in a tie after 18 holes you may play extra holes (in this case there is no need to give a player anymore strokes), replay the game (the away player now has home advantage) or toss of a coin.
Competition Secretary - Paul Damper - August 2013
2026/27 Fixtures & Results
Round One
All first round matches must be completed by Friday 1st May 2026.
| Home | Away | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Jacobs (24) | v Peter Tweddell (20) | Peter | 1 up after 1 extra hole |
| Kevin Gladwell (18) | v Sean Downs (14) | Sean | 3 & 2 |
| Peter Browning (18) | v Owen Callaghan (18) | Owen | Match conceded |
| Paul Turner (8) | v Derek Reed (12) | Paul | 2 up |
| Peter Steer (24) | v Ian Rowan (23) | Ian | 1 up |
| Adrian Harvanko (18) | v Ian Marshallsay (23) | Adrian | 4 & 3 |
| Mark Parsons (28) | v Dave Verga (20) | Mark | 3 & 2 |
| Barry Smith (24) | v Paul Damper (17) | Paul | Match conceded |
Quarter-Finals
Quarter-final matches must be completed by Friday 19th June 2026.
| Home | Away | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Callaghan (17) | v Paul Damper (14) | TBD | TBD |
| Peter Tweddell (18) | v Paul Turner (8) | TBD | TBD |
| Adrian Harvanko (14) | v Mark Parsons (29) | TBD | TBD |
| Sean Downs (13) | v Ian Rowan (23) | TBD | TBD |
Semi-Finals
Semi-final matches must be completed by ...
| Home | Away | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | v TBD | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | v TBD | TBD | TBD |
Final
| Home | Away | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | v TBD | TBD | TBD |