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TheSocialGolfer
Handicap: 36
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 782
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Dear All,
Thanks very much to all those that put their names down for inaugural TSG MatchPlay tournament (sponsored by The Altonwood Group), a fantastic response from you all. Unfortunately, despite being a sell-out once all the membership and handicaps have been checked, we are left with a total 50 TSGers participating, meaning some will receive a bye in the first round! Home player has first dibs on where you play but I would recommend everyone is flexible to ensure no one is having to drive unnecessary distances!
All Ties to be completed by end of April - next round draw will take place mid-April and be posted here and in the TSG Monthly Newsletter.
So, the moment you've all been waiting for, independently chosen by my Nephew (aged 9), who wanted to know if it was going to be on Sky Sports (one day Freddie, one day!).
Here we go...
1.Tuan Nguyen (25) Vs Russell Foxwell (20)
2. Kevin Gregory (25) Vs Roger Dickson (19)
3. David Jacobs (22) Vs Michael Hanley (13)
4. Ed McLatchie (21) Vs Terry Ainscough (21)
5. Jack Shelton (12) Vs Robert Wootton (21)
6. Stephen Slater (17) Vs Gary Best (20)
7. John Barber (19) Vs Ian Ward (17)
8. Dave Blaney (13) Vs Paul Smith (18)
9. Richard Saunders (18) Vs Kamal Lakhini (11)
10. Michael Roos (26) Vs Michael Pierce (11)
11. Robin Butler (19) Vs John Brown (24)
12. Dave Allchorne (15) Vs Damian Benstead (24)
13. Mark Tuknott (25) Vs Tony Clayton (22)
14. Ken Simmonds (23) Vs Howard Stander (28)
15. Darren Bigmore (19) Vs Steve Goss (18)
16. Dave Izen (13) Vs Andy Coultrup (19)
17. Andy Parker (11) Vs Steve Hunt (25)
18. Steve Pollock (20) Vs Paul Langford (20)
19. Ian Fykin (17) Vs Bye
20. Howard Davis (22) Vs Bye
21. Gary Cartlidge (22) Vs Bye
22. David Smith (26) Vs Bye
23. Pete Mayo (22) Vs Bye
24. Trevor Sandford (12) Vs Bye
25. Carlos Ramos (26) Vs Bye
26. John West (19) Vs Bye
27. Tim Culyer (23) Vs Bye
28. Matt Sutton (19) VsBye
29. Alan Haywood (15) Vs Bye
30. Brigitte Lockwood (28) Vs Bye
31. Janusz Holender (22) Vs Bye
32. John Amos (15) Vs Bye
*Handicaps correct at the time of draw - please check latest Handicaps of your opponent before your game!
Hmmmm... the ties of the round? #Discuss
Good luck everyone!
Ian & The TSG Team (AKA Freddie)
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*For more information and tournament banter go to: TSG MatchPlay Championship 2013
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David Jacobs
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 43
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Dave Jacobs (22) v Mike Hanley (13) proposed match to be held at Stock Brook Manor 8th April
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Ed McLatchie
Handicap: 20
Essex
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 30
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Looking at the horses and riders of the 1st draw of the TGS match play, some are tough matches and some not so tough
Good luck everyone.
Like my golf pro “Jack” says “nice easy swing”
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,955
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hi can anyone help .I see on the tsg matchplay site there are over 60 views and two replies. how do I read the views. thanks mike pierce.
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Ed McLatchie
Handicap: 20
Essex
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 30
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It now 73 views and 3 replies.
The views are TSG member just reading the blog.
The replies are TSG member writing on the blog i.e. Dave, Ed and You
Also you will get a message every time someone adds message to this Golf forum/blog
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Carlos Ramos
Handicap: 19
Southwark
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 28
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Hi Ian & TSG Team, How is the game going to be played, is it Full H/Cap or 3/4 H/cap or 7/8ths Only I have a very Tough Match against a Mr bye and I need all the help I can get ! So Please let me know only I am off to buy another GPS Device :-) Regards Carlos..
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David Jacobs
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 43
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Hi Carlos the rules were laid out in Feb newsletter it was full handicap with the difference taken from the lowest h/c ie. if your 25 and your playing against someone of 20 the difference is 5
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Carlos Ramos
Handicap: 19
Southwark
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 28
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Hi David, I thank you for that have just had a peep, in your example of ie if your 25 and your playing against someone of 20 the difference is 5 = is it 5 gotcha's or 5 stroke's ? could you plrase let me know asap :-) regards Carlos.
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Mark Tucknott
Handicap: 30
Essex
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 98
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Hmm Clarification needed?
I'd assumed as I play of 25 and my opponent 22 on holes indexed 5 – 7 I would have an extra shot to him?
Is the system if we both shot the same strokes up until one of the holes indexed 5 - 7 (in my case) we would score ½ point on each hole, then if we both shot the same number of strokes on index 5 I would win it scoring 1 point and so on?
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Andy C
Handicap: 16
Essex
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 95
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Cant you just get the difference of the handicaps re: 20 v 25 would mean an extra shot on holes 1-5
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Andy C
Handicap: 16
Essex
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 95
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Dave I...again!!!
Good company and some great courses half way, will be a good match i feel.
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Brigitte Lockwo...
Handicap: 30
Middlesex
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 574
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Clarification re. handicap difference in Matchpay:
for example a 25 hdcp against 22 hdcp
the 25 hdcp gets 3 shots over his/her partner, ie . 1 shot for holes indexed 1, 2 & 3
So to recap, a 3 shots advantage for the whole game, so a very close partnership.
Each hole is a match in itself, you win the hole, you halve it, etc. so one gets a chance on every hole.
Make sure you know the Matchplay rules (and tactics as well) as it can be to your advantage and rules are different to Stroke play, & Stableford.
A lot of information were posted in the most recent Newsletter.
Hope it helps and is correct (someone corrects me if wrong)...., but above all enjoy your game (I love Matchplay)....
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'JB' John Barbe...
Handicap: 15
Bedfordshire
Pro Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 275
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If the two handicaps are 20 and 25, the player with the 25 handicap will receive 1 shot on each stroke index 1 to 5, all other holes they both receive nothing.
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Steve 'The Powe...
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 288
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Remember the aim of matchplay is to win enough holes so that your opponent is unable to beat you. You win a hole by taking fewer shots (net) than your opponent. The handicap differential comes into play as detailed in the instructions above. This is the type of match when you see what your opponent is doing and then make your best effort on a hole by hole basis. Remember that you can't lose the match in the first 9 holes (but you can make it difficult for yourself). With the full handicap differential it is a fairer competition than 3/4 handicap (which tended to favour the lower handicapper).
There are all sorts of tactics to be employed to give yourself the best chance of winning and I have listed them all below...
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make sure you use all of these tips at some time in the competition...
Note: some of this content may be subject to censorship...
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Steve 'The Powe...
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 288
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Reply for Michael, postings are visible as we leave our comments, views are just people reading the visible content and not needing to make a comment. I don't think we (the end user) can see who has read what... and would it be useful information for us?
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Steve 'The Powe...
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 288
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Feature matches for round 1
match 10 (biggest differential)
match 18 (matching handicaps)
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Mark Tucknott
Handicap: 30
Essex
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 98
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Brigitte Lockwood wrote:
Clarification re. handicap difference in Matchpay:
for example a 25 hdcp against 22 hdcp
the 25 hdcp gets 3 shots over his/her partner, ie . 1 shot for holes indexed 1, 2 & 3
So to recap, a 3 shots advantage for the whole game, so a very close partnership.
Each hole is a match in itself, you win the hole, you halve it, etc. so one gets a chance on every hole.
Make sure you know the Matchplay rules (and tactics as well) as it can be to your advantage and rules are different to Stroke play, & Stableford.
A lot of information were posted in the most recent Newsletter.
Hope it helps and is correct (someone corrects me if wrong)...., but above all enjoy your game (I love Matchplay)....
Thanks B  & JB I do belive I've got it.
Very grateful for SS's tips, that will help us all
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Brigitte Lockwo...
Handicap: 30
Middlesex
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 574
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SS tips will be as long as his "blueprint" on course review but could be useful as I believe Stephen knows/understands a lot of the tactics, as he has played Matchplay in previous years.... but will not share all, quite wise .... 
By the way the sky is blue and the sun is shining in Florida, still a little cold, will play some golf soon, watch out for my reviews
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David Jacobs
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 43
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John and Bridgitte you have got it right this is correct
If the two handicaps are 20 and 25, the player with the 25 handicap will receive 1 shot on each stroke index 1 to 5, all other holes they both receive nothing.
Clarification re. handicap difference in Matchpay:
for example a 25 hdcp against 22 hdcp
the 25 hdcp gets 3 shots over his/her partner, ie. 1 shot for holes indexed 1, 2 & 3
So to recap, a 3 shots advantage for the whole game, so a very close partnership.
Each hole is a match in itself, you win the hole, you halve it, etc. so one gets a chance on every hole.
Make sure you know the Matchplay rules (and tactics as well) as it can be to your advantage and rules are different to Stroke play, & Stableford.
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Alan Haywood
Handicap: 21
Essex
Pro Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 132
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Everyone is scratching their head now David...what are the rules differences??? I think you've opened a can of worms 
Have a lovely time Brigitte, and bring some WARM sun back with you...it's sunny here too, but freezing. Oh! and has anyone got Mr Bye's no....I believe he plays off scratch.
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Brigitte Lockwo...
Handicap: 30
Middlesex
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 574
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Rules difference between Matchplay and other formats:
Too long to detail but the only thing I would point out is that playing for Matchplay & Stableford points at the same time will create confusion for players not used to Matchplay.
I know some TSGers do it but I dont think it is to their advantage because of the tactics etc..........
Well that is all from me, let see who writes next & what, yes Alan , a little bit more excitment within the TSG forum.
Weather getting much warmer in the Sunshine State but the sky is bright blue.
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