Rules for AGC

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1. Knockout Rounds: The tournament begins with 64 teams placed into groups based on geographical proximity to minimize travel distances. AGC actively works to plan matches in a way that reduces travel time as much as possible. However, all teams must be prepared for the possibility of longer travel distances in certain regions.

The tournament requires a minimum number of registered teams to proceed. If sufficient registrations are not received in a particular area, AGC reserves the right to cancel the tournament in that area. In such cases, the participation fee will be fully refunded.

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2. Teams: The competition is played with 2-person teams, which may consist of men, women, or mixed teams in a single open category for all amateurs. Each team may use a substitute player in the event of illness, injury, or similar circumstances. There is no age limit for participation in the tournament. However, if a participant under 18 qualifies for the final at Lofoten Links, they must be accompanied by a guardian. Travel and accommodation for the guardian are not covered by AGC.

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3. Handicap (HCP): Participants must be affiliated with a golf club and have an official handicap.  The maximum HCP for participation is 28. Players with a higher HCP may also participate, but their handicap will be adjusted to 28.

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4. Deadlines: Each round in the knockout stage has specific deadlines for when matches must be played. Both teams are responsible for coordinating the date and time of their match within the round’s time frame. If a match is not played within the deadline, AGC will conduct a draw to determine which team advances to the next round. If a team fails to show up for an agreed match, the opposing team wins by walkover.

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Round Dates:

• Round 1: May 30 – June 17 2025 

• Round 2: June 18 – July 6 2025 
  Summer holiday

• Round 3: July 28 – August 10 2025 

• Round 4: August 11 – August 24 2025 

• Round 5: August 25 – September 7 2025

• Round 6: September 8 – September 21 2025 

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5. Choice of Golf Course: As this is a knockout competition, ensuring equal distribution of play across all teams’ home courses is challenging. AGC will do its best to balance this, but all teams must understand that complete fairness cannot be guaranteed. For the first round, a draw will decide which team plays on their home course. Matches will be played from the standard men’s and women’s tees, though teams may agree to alter this.

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6. Tee Box:

• Men: Play from what is normally the men's tee on the respective course (e.g., 58/59)

• Women: Play from what is normally the women's tee (e.g., 48)

• Mixed: Men play from the men's tee, and women play from the women's tee

 

Teams may mutually agree to play from a different tee box.

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7. Score Registration: The winning team is responsible for registering the match result on the AGC website under "Register Score" within 24 hours.

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8. Format of Play: The format is Texas Scramble for 2-person teams. Both players hit their own ball from the tee. The team then selects the best-placed ball, and the other ball is picked up. Thereafter, the players place themselves in any order within one scorecard from the selected ball, but not closer to the hole. On the green, the balls are placed at the same spot as the selected ball, and in the bunker, they are placed within one scorecard, but not outside the bunker. Each player on the team must have 6 counting tee shots each.

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9. Percentage-Based Handicap Reduction: For the tournament, the team's playing handicap is adjusted to 25 % of the sum of the individual handicaps of the players on the team. Calculation example:

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Player 1: HCP 18,0
Player 2: HCP 24,5
Total HCP: 18.0 + 24,5 = 42,5
Adjusted team HCP: 42,5 × 0,30 = 10,62 (rounded to the nearest decimal: 10,6)

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10. Tie Matches: If a match is tied after 18 holes, it proceeds to "Sudden Death." If this is not possible due to daylight, course availability, or weather conditions, the match will be decided by the scorecard method: Back 9, last 6, last 3, hole 18. If still tied, the comparison continues with hole 17 and so on until a winner is determined.

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11. Use of Aids: All types of rangefinders, including those with slope functions, are permitted in the tournament.

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12. Local Rules: The game must follow the local rules that apply to the specific course.

This includes:

• Dropping the ball.

• Rules for "out of bounds" (OB).

• Any areas under repair (GUR) and other specific course conditions.

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The local rules are stated on the scorecard or available in the clubhouse.

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13. Disqualification: Teams may be disqualified for violations of the above tournament rules, manipulation of HCP, or breaches of sportsmanship and behavior standards. All participants must adhere to official golf rules and conduct themselves with respect and integrity to ensure a fair and positive tournament experience.

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