2026 Knockout - Preliminary 28 (30 April)

⛳ The 2026 Knockout Challenge: New Format & Rules

Following the success of last year’s competition, the Committee is thrilled to announce the official launch of the 2026 Knockout Challenge.

This year, we are introducing several key changes to the format to ensure the competition is more inclusive, rewarding, and runs like clockwork.

🆕 What’s New for 2026?

• Automatic Entry: To      make participation effortless, all 84 playing members     have been automatically entered. No sign-up forms, no admin—you are      already in the bracket!
• Prize Pool: We’re      upping the stakes. This year’s Winner will receive £75,      and the Runner-up will receive £25.
• Flexible Scheduling (The Bye System): To keep the tournament on track despite      busy schedules, we will be utilising a "bye system" to ensure      the bracket progresses smoothly.
• Dedicated Adjudication: David Maltby has been appointed as our official      adjudicator. David will be the primary point of contact for any disputes      or rules interpretations to ensure fair play for everyone.
• Resolving Un-played Matches: To avoid bottlenecks, any match not played by the deadline will be      decided by clear resolution rules, such as a coin toss or "first      match played."

🤝 Green Fee Custom & Etiquette

To help with match planning, please keep the following society traditions in mind:

• Home Matches: When      playing at a host’s club, it is customary (though not mandatory) for the      host to offer to pay half the green fee.
• Neutral Courses: Both      players are responsible for their own green fees.
• Tee Boxes:     Unless mutually agreed otherwise, all matches are played from the Yellow Tees.

📜 Competition Rules (Ref: Rule 11.6)

The Knockout remains an individual match-play format using the full difference of the two players' handicaps. The competition runs throughout the year, culminating in the Final which must be completed prior to the AGM.

Check the "Draws & Results" page to find your opponent and start scheduling your match today!