2025 Senior Men Match Play Tournament

 

 

What You Need to Know

Eligibility

Members must be:

  • In good standing with the Osoyoos Golf Club
  • Aged 55 years or older

Match Play Ambassadors

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:

Events/Divisions

  • A Singles
  • B Singles (Consolation Bracket)
  • 2 Man Team Competition

Sign-Up Deadline

  • Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Registration & Payment

  • In Person: Sign-up sheets are posted on the Senior Men’s bulletin board in the Members’ Lounge. Also, there will be a sign up desk in the Pro Shop the following dates: May 7, May 14 and May 21, 2025.

CASH ONLY

  • $10 per player for singles
  • $20 per team for the 2-Man Team event

Payment Options:

  • Pay in the Pro Shop to Billy or Roy on May 7, May 14 or May 21, 2025
  • Or pay them directly if you happen to see them around the course

Awards

  • Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up at the October SML / Fall AGM & Lunch.
  • All entry fees go toward the prize pool.

Match Play Process

A Singles

  • Single elimination format
  • Players who lose their first match move to the B Singles Consolation bracket
  • Each player is guaranteed at least 2 matches

B Singles

  • Single elimination format
  • Same handicapping rules as A Singles
  • Loser is eliminated

2 Man Team (Doubles)

  • Single elimination format
  • Choose your own partner
  • Played as Better Ball (best NET score per team)

Draw Sheets

  • Draws will be posted in the Members’ Lounge on or before May 25th, 2025.

Initiating a Match

  • The bottom name on each bracket is responsible for arranging the match (date, time, course).
  • Be flexible and courteous.
  • If disputes arise, contact an Ambassador for assistance.

Match Deadlines

  • All matches must be completed on time as per the red-marked deadlines on the draw sheets.
  • Avoid delays due to extended absences.

Handicapping

  • Full and current RCGA handicaps will be used.
  • Handicaps are adjusted as follows:
  • Singles: Low handicap plays off zero; opponent’s handicap is the difference
  • 2 Man Team: Lowest handicap of all 4 players plays off zero; others adjust based on the difference

Ties After 18 Holes

  • Tied matches go to sudden death on the same course
  • The Pro Shop will direct players to the first available hole
  • Handicaps remain the same during sudden death

Reporting Results

  • Report results immediately to Billy or Roy
  • Do not write results on the draw sheets — Ambassadors will handle this

Need Help?

Please contact Billy or Roy with any questions. They are here to support your match play experience.

Best of luck and have fun!