Hi Linda,
Is it acceptable for another 2 ball to join on with 2 other
2 balls in a foursome competition - in other words to have 6 people playing
together in 3 teams? I have just had a disagreement about this with 2 club
members who wanted to join with myself and partner and our markers in a foursome
competition. Their argument for joining with us was that they had no markers
and that although there would be 6 of us we were effectively playing only 3
balls. I felt that this number playing together was unacceptable and so I
refused. Are there any rules for this or is it simply a matter of etiquette?
Many thanks for your thoughts on this
Best regards,
Lulu from N. Ireland
Dear Lulu,
The Committee has the responsibility of arranging the groups
[Rule 33-3]. If one team does not have markers, or their markers have withdrawn
from the competition, a Committee member should determine how the odd team will
be marked. You will have to play as a group of six if the Committee makes that
decision.
Playing in a group of six is not ideal. It would be best if
the Committee found someone to mark the extra team. Another player on the
course or even a member of the Committee could serve that purpose.
Linda
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