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2008 Men's Inter-Club Team Matches


An Introduction to the SJGA Men’s Match Play League 

In 2007, the SJGA revived and expanded its Men’s Match Play League and completed a successful season that was enjoyed by all. In the fall of 2008, we look forward to another great year of competition and good sportsmanship  

A little background: Many years ago, there was a Men’s Inter-Club League that some have said was comparable to the 40-team league that the women have today. However, the most recent Men’s Inter-Club League ran from 2002 to 2004. It was organized by Rich Picardi from Mays Landing and when he left in 2005, it just stopped. This League was a more modest affair involving just  four teams (Mays Landing, White Oaks, Springfield, Golden Pheasant and later Centerton). 

Rich put the emphasis on everyone having a good time and being able to compete. He  set up a six-player match-play format using FULL HANDICAPS. With the goodwill of everyone involved and the great attitude of  low-handicappers occasionally challenged to their limits by giving strokes, the league produced a lot of enjoyment for all participants. Many individual matches came down to the final putts and quite a few team victories were won on the final holes by extraordinary shots. Matches won or lost at 6-5 or 5-4 were rare. 

This is the model for the current Match Play league. In 2007, we had twice as many teams as the older version. Eight teams competed  with six players to a team. Each team played four matches and, yes, there was a championship match at the end of the season.  

The matches were played in September and October on weekdays. Courses were asked to waive green fees for guests but all players were required to take carts. Visiting players were encouraged to  eat lunch at the host club after the morning match but there were no elaborate reciprocal luncheon plans as the women have or as the GAP Men’s matches have. Playing rules on the course seemed to take care of themselves under USGA rules with only minor modifications.  Golfers over 70 years of age were allowed to play the forward tees. Teams were split into North and South divisions. All team scores and the weekly standings were reported on the SJGA website. Interest was high and no matches were forfeited. 

If you are interested in this kind of program (I know you are out there), contact me by e-mail at allenmiller@verizon.net or call at 609-267-8630. Or pass this information to someone you know who has expressed interest. Of course, you must also check with members at your club on their interest and availability. Please feel free to ask all the questions you need answered. For further information, please click on the links at the top right of this page.

Al Miller, Chairman Team Match Committee

 


Men’s Match Play League Procedures and Rules
 


2007 Results

 

 

 
 

   
 






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