Mixed Competitions Committee.
At the beginning of each year a Mixed Competitions Committee (MCC) will be appointed by the Women’s/Men’s committees. This sub-committee will consist of at least 3 ordinary members, and they will have the authority to act as a Referee in all matters vis-à-vis mixed competitions. If a member of the MCC is not readily available, the General Manager has the authority to act as Referee on their behalf. In either case the decision of the Referee is final and binding.
The current MCC members are Rhona Darcy, Ray Martin and Therese Madden.
The Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Committee, in addition to local rules as made and published by the Women’s/Men’s Golf Committees, shall apply to all competitions. The Mixed Committee may publish additional Terms of Competition or alter/waive any clause in these general rules for any competition by prior notice to the membership.
A mixed pair (team) shall comprise one male member and one female member. Only members of the Full, Associate and Young Adult membership categories may enter. However, a limited number of mixed competitions may be nominated to allow for participation by student members. *
To be eligible to win 1st prize in any mixed competition, both team members must have at least 12 qualifying scores in their Golf Ireland scoring record.
A member may play in both a Men’s /Women’s competition and a mixed competition held on the same day without penalty.
Mixed Competitions Formats.
Greensomes: Both players tee off, and the team selects the best shot. The next shot is taken by the player who didn't hit the selected tee shot. This alternation continues until the hole is completed.
Foursomes: The players on each team alternate hitting a single ball. Men tee off on the odd-numbered holes, while Women tee off on the even-numbered holes. After the drive, the teammates continue to alternate shots until the ball is holed out.
Semi-Open Plus. Members may opt to invite a guest or play with a fellow member.
The following events comprise the Mixed Competitions in EGC.
1. Maxwell Walters Cup. (1990)
1) Format: Greensomes Strokes.
2) Men’s Pars and Indices to be used.
3) Men play off white tees of the day. Women play off red tees of the day.
2. a. Simon Jacobson Cup. (Qualifier). (1976)
1) Format: Foursomes Strokes.
2) Men’s Pars and Indices to be used.
3) Men tee off on the uneven numbered holes, Women tee off on the even numbered holes.
4) Men play off white tees of the day.
5) Women play off red tees of the day.
6) 15 leading pairs qualify for match play plus the holders only if they enter the competition as a pair.
7) If the holders do not enter as a pair, then the 16 leading pairs qualify.
8) A random draw for the match play will take place immediately after the competition results are declared.
2. b. Simon Jacobsen Cup. (Matchplay).
1) Format: Foursomes Matchplay.
2) Each player must have at least 12 qualifying scores in their handicap record.
3) Handicaps. Half the difference between the aggregate course handicaps of each team will apply, using current handicaps throughout.
4) Men’s Pars and Indices to be used.
5) Men tee off on the uneven numbered holes, starting at the first hole. Women tee off on the even numbered holes.
6) Men play off fixed white posts. Women play off fixed red posts.
7) The MCC will post a play-by date for each round of matches. All matches must be decided by the ‘play-by’ date. No extensions will be granted, except in extreme circumstances and with the authority of the MCC.
8) Matches should be arranged as early as possible to avoid last minute, unforeseen difficulties and all players are equally responsible for ensuring the result is posted by the play-by date.
9) In the event of a match reaching no result after the stipulated holes and the competitors cannot agree on a tie breaking method, the match must be decided by a sudden-death play-off starting at the 1st hole.
10) Results of ties should be posted by the winners on the computer.
11) If a match cannot be completed by the play-by date, then the MCC would expect that a concession should be afforded to the party(s) who offered most ‘play dates’ over the play-by period. If this cannot be agreed, then a ‘coin-toss’ should decide the winner.
12) In the event of a result not being posted by the play-by date, the MCC will disqualify both parties. However, the Committee can decide the tie in favour of one party if, by the play by date, they are aware of equitable reasons for doing so e.g.
a) Injury to one of the parties.
b) Non-availability of one of the parties over an extended period.
3. Sol White Cup. (1991)
1) Format: Semi-Open Plus Greensomes Strokes.
2) Men’s Pars and Indices to be used.
3) Men play off white tees of the day. Women play off red tees of the day.
4. Molins’ Cup. (1997)
1) Format: Semi-Open Plus. Fourball Betterball Stableford.
2) Men and Women use their respective Pars and Indices.
3) Men play off white tees of the day. Women play off red tees of the day.
5. Abe Wine Cup. (1960)
1) Format: Greensomes Semi-Open Plus, Strokes.
2) Men’s Pars and Indices to be used.
3) Men play off white tees of the day. Women play off red tees of the day.
6. The Mixed and Married Competition.
1) Format: Greensomes Stableford.
2) Men’s Pars and Indices to be used.
3) Men play off white tees of the day. Women play off red tees of the day.
6a. Anthony and Valerie White Salver for Married couples (1976)
1) Only Married couples playing together may win The White Plate and runner up prizes.
2) Married couples must play together in the White Plate if both are playing in the combined competition.
6b. Gladys Factor Cup for couples not married (1996).
1) Only Mixed pairs, who are not married, are eligible to win The Gladys Factor Cup and runner up prizes.
* Students playing in mixed competitions must play with an “adult” family full member only. Boys must have a handicap index of 19.9 or lower. Girls must have a handicap index of 39.9 or lower.
Mixed Competitions Committee
7 May 2025