
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
Group A

Group A Results
Stephen & Richard beat Sly & Alan 5&4 (6 up)
Phil & Martin beat Sly & Alan 2 up
Phil & Martin beat Stephen & Richard 1 up
Sly & Alan drew with Franny & Lloydy
Franny & Lloydy withdrew from the comp
Group B

Group B Results
Peter & Gary beat Pete & Tucker 2&1 (3 up)
Chris & Nick beat Pete & Tucker 7&6 (3 up)
Martin & Adam beat Peter & Gary 1 up
Peter & Gary beat Chris & Nick 1 up
Martin & Adam drew with Tucker & Pete
Martin & Adam beat Chris & Nick 1up
Group C

Group C Results
Rowley & Henry beat Al & Brodders 3&1 (2 up)
Rowley & Henry beat Clem & Tom 2&1 (2 up)
Alex & Kev beat Clem & Tom 5&4 (6 up)
Mike Tunstall & Paul Rose withdrew from comp
Rowley & Henry withdrew from comp
Group D

Group D Results
Ray & Lee beat Seats & Buttsy Jr 1 up
Seats & Buttsy beat Wez & Tommo 2 Up
Wez & Tommo beat Lee & Ray 5&4 (6 up)
Southy & Matt withdrew from comp
Group E

Group E Results
Carl & Darren beat Reg & Russ 5&4 (4 up)
Dave & Ian beat Carl & Darren 3&2 (2 up)
Reg & Russ beat Dave & Ian 4&3 (7 up)
Andy & nick withdrew from comp
Group F

Group F Results
Duncan & Ben beat Neil & Gerry 2&1 (3 up)
Steve & Gary beat Neil & Gerry 4&3 (3 up)
Duncan & Ben beat Gary & Steve 4&3 (5 up)
Neil & Gerry drew with Paul & Jase
Paul & Jase beat Steve & Gary 5&4 (4 up)
Group G

Group G Results
Gubbs & Stuart beat Glyn & Chris 5 up
Charlie & Mark beat Gubbs & Stuart 1 up
Charlie & Mark beat Glyn & Chris 5&3 (8 up)
Keith & Joel beat Glyn & Chris 5&4 (3 up)
Keith & Joel beat Gubbs & Stuart 1 up
Keith & Joel beat Charlie & Mark 2 up
Group H

Group H Results
Aidan & Trev beat Jane & Rob 5&4 (7 up)
Ron & Pete beat Neil & Gav 3&2 (3 up)
Rob & Jane beat Neil & Gav 1 up
Ron & Pete beat Rob & Jane 5&4 (5 up)
Ron & Peter beat Aidan & Trevor 2 up
Round Of 16
- Martin Cook & Phil Lenehan v Aidan McBeth & Trevor Isherwood (w)
- Martin Weaver & Adam Weaver (1up) v Mark Lazenby & Charlie Holdsworth
- Alex Ahmed & Kevin Broderick v Jase Aylett & Paul Peacock (3&1)
- Wez Christian & John Thomson (19th) v Carl Marsh & Darren Dodd
- Russ Gittens & Reg Thorpe (2&1) v Steve Butt & David Seaton
- Duncan Wright & Ben La Porta v Tom Hill & Clem Cleminson (2&1)
- Keith Phillips & Joel Springall v Peter Haynes & Gary Haynes (3&1)
- Peter Chappell & Ron Hearfield (won) v Stephen White & Richard Eley
Plate Round Of 16
- Sly Jenkins & Alan Oakley v Lee Gaterell & Ray Butt (4&2)
- Glyn Parker & Chris Elias v Simon Gubbin & Stuart Hill
- Chris Johnson & Nick Chant (5&3) v Rob Gregory & Jane Marren
Quarter Finals
- Aidan McBeth & Trevor Isherwood v Peter Chappell & Ron Hearfield (5&4)
- Martin Weaver & Adam Weaver (3&2) v Peter Haynes & Gary Haynes
- Jase Aylett & Paul Peacock (3&1) v Tom Hill & Clem Cleminson
- Wez Christian & John Thomson v Russ Gittens & Reg Thorpe (2&1)
plate Quarter Finals
- Neil Reid & Gerry Maher (2&1) v Ian & Dave Jenkins
- Lee Gaterell & Ray Butt v Chris Johnson & Nick Chant (4&3)
- Simon Gubbin & Stuart Hill v Gav Livingstone & Neil Simpson (5&4)
- Gary Hancock & Steve Wiltshire v Pete Ptaszek & Tucker Thompson (4&3)
Semi-Finals
Peter Chappell & Ron Hearfield v Russ Gittens & Reg Thorpe (1up)
Martin Weaver & Adam Weaver v Jase Aylett & Paul Peacock (3&1)
Matches to be played no later than 30 September 2021
Plate Semi-Finals
Neil Reid & Gerry Maher v Pete Ptaszek & Tucker Thompson (1up)
Chris Johnson & Nick Chant (w/o) v Gav Livingstone & Neil Simpson
HGS Pairs FINAL

Reg Thorpe & Russ Gittens (2 Up) v Jase Aylett & Paul Peacock
PLATE FINAL

Pete Ptaszek & Tucker Thompson (2&1) v Chris Johnson & Nick Chant
Prizes for Finalists
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
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
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.