Posted on May 24, 2010 - 09:18 AM

Father & Son Team Classic Features Ryder Cup-Like Format

As you prepare to compete in the Martin’s PGA TOUR Superstore National Father & Son Team Classic here on the Beach in July, you’ll be pleased to know that the 54-hole competition offers a different wrinkle for each day of play.

Think of it as your chance to compete in a Ryder Cup-like format, with the added benefit of having your USGA handicap index factor into your scoring.

Here’s a simple breakdown of how each day’s competition works:

Thursday, July 22 – Two Man Better Ball

Each player hits his own ball.
Record the teams best ball score, net and gross.
Handicaps will be determined by taking 80 percent of a player's tournament handicap.
All other USGA and local rules will apply.

Friday, July 23 – Two Man Alternate Shot (Select Drive)

Both partners will hit a tee shot and select a ball to play thereafter.
The player whose drive is not selected will hit the second shot and the team will alternate shots until the ball is holed.
Total gross score for the 18 holes, less 40 percent of your combined tournament handicap, will be your net score.
All other USGA and local rules will apply.

Saturday, July 24 – Two Man Captain's Choice

After best shot is selected by the team members, the other ball may be placed with in six inches of where the chosen ball lay, not nearer the hole and not on the putting green. On the putting green the other ball must be placed on the spot where the chosen ball lay.
Total gross score for the eighteen holes less 30 percent of your combined tournament handicap will be your NET score.
All other USGA and local rules will apply.

For more information on registration, schedule of events or help on establishing your own USGA handicap index, visit FatherSonGolf.com.