2021 Hercules Pairs Competition

Welcome to the Hercules Pairs Competition for 2021

I sponsored the first HGS event this year, but as we know things haven’t quite gone to plan, so it was more low key than I would have hoped.

So I am delighted to announce the 2nd HGS Pairs competition sponsored by Fore King Golf

Last years pairs competition was played at Wrag Barn over 18 holes.

Front 9 was one score to count, back 9 both scores to count.

The Winners were Jase Aylett & Paul Peacock who won some great prizes courtesy of Lidl.

Competition Format

Think World Cup Or Champions League Format, with a group stage and then knock-out matches.

Group Stage

Each Team will play against all other Teams in their group

3 points for a win

1 point for a draw

Goal difference – holes won.

Even after you have won, continue to play all 18 holes and this will give you the holes won goal difference. Which could be a deciding factor if teams are tied on points

The Top 2 teams from each group will qualify

Knock Out stages

Straight knock-out (no need to play all 18 holes if the game is won)

if a game goes to Extra holes – no handicap shots given (as they have already been used up during the 18 holes)

Venues

All Matches can be played at Wrag Barn or Manor House, or at a mutually agreeable venue. There are a lot of members at the same clubs, so feel free to play your matches at home.

Buggys are allowed

The Final Will be at Manor House Golf Club, Castle Coombe

Entry fees

Entry Fee £10 per player
Greens Fees to be Paid by the players at each game

Prizes

The Final Will be played at Cumberwell Park during the Ultimate Pairs Competition

HGS Branded shirts for the Four Finalists

The Winning Team will both win a free place at my end of season FKG Pairs Finals at The Players Club on 11 October 2021

This will be
4 Teams Of Pairs
2 Rounds of Competition Golf – Ultimate Pairs Style
Bacon Roll & Coffee, One Course Lunch

The winners of the Ultimate Pairs competition will also qualify for the end of season FKG Pairs Finals, so you have two chances to win

This is subject to change due to restrictions and availability due the pandemic

Dates

Closing Date for Entry: Competition Entry Closed
Closing Date for Group Matches: 31 March 15 August
Knock Out Stages: 15 August to 6th October

The Finals date are confirmed below, subject to Covid and tee Availability

Playing Format

Matchplay Pairs – Betterball – Strokeplay – Yellow Tees

Handicap Calculations

Each player receives 90% of their handicap

The lowest player plays off scratch and everyone else gets reduced by the same amount of shots the lowest player just lost

YOU HAVE A NEW handicap

The new WHS handicap system has now come into force. This means you will be playing off your new handicap which has been updated by the HGS Handicap Committee, you can find details on the HGS website

Please stay updated with your HGS handicap throughout the competition and please speak with a handicap committee member if you have any queries

The Group Stage Draw

Group Stages

There have been a few team changes prior the matches being played.

You can see the updated teams in the league tables below.

I will update the groups regularly as I receive the results

Updates

I will update this page on an ongoing basis, so you will be able to see who is winning in each group and who you might have to play in the next round.

Cheers
Steve

Everything should be plain sailing but in the event of a dispute please contact Steve as soon as possible.

Fore King Golf, in consultation with the HGS committee, will have the final decision in any dispute.