Hi
Linda,
The
ladies association in our area has always had us playing pennants over the
shortest time period possible, so instead of scheduling additional days they sometimes
schedule us to play two matches at once. This makes a nonsense of match
play as you effectively have to play the game like stroke play, but hole by
hole. You may be giving shots to one opponent and getting a shot from the
other – very difficult to say the least.
In my
view if the rules of golf state you cannot play match play and stroke play
competitions at the same time you should also not be able to play two matches
at the same time. It may be one event but it is effectively 2
competitions.
What
is your view on this?
Kind
regards,
Lulu
from New Zealand
Dear
Lulu,
While
it may be mind boggling, there is no Rule against playing two matches
simultaneously. Ideally, a single match is the best situation for the players.
If the Committee wants everyone to double up, you need to toughen up and deal
with the confusion. You might want to keep a notepad handy.
For those of you who may be involved in four-ball matches played concurrently with singles matches (A vs. C, B vs. D, A and B vs. C and D), check out Decision 30-3/1 for examples of how to apply the Rules.
For those of you who may be involved in four-ball matches played concurrently with singles matches (A vs. C, B vs. D, A and B vs. C and D), check out Decision 30-3/1 for examples of how to apply the Rules.
Linda
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