Scoring
- Two 9-hole matches; each match is worth one point.
- Each hole is decided by the combined strokes of both players.
- Tied holes are halved and do not carry over.
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Rules & format
Pace of play
- Triple bogey maximum: 6 on par 3s, 7 on par 4s, 8 on par 5s.
- Two-minute maximum search for lost balls.
- No gimmes—an opponent may concede a putt.
Tee boxes
- Players age 60 and over play the white tees.
- All other players play the blue tees.
Mulligans
- A Players receive one mulligan; B Players receive two.
- Mulligans cannot be used with a putter or on the green.
- Declare the mulligan before the next shot and use it or lose it.
Contest holes
- Long drive: ball must finish in the fairway.
- Closest to pin: ball must finish on the green.
- Longest putt: ball must begin on the putting surface.
Tiebreaker
- Use the lowest twosome scorecard from each team.
- Compare combined scores beginning with the number-one handicap hole and continue until the tie is broken.