Gents 

Singles 2026

Singles Matchplay is a head-to-head golf format where players compete hole by hole, with the winner being the player who wins the most holes during the round.

The scoring is straightforward — the player with the fewest shots on a hole wins that hole. If both players score the same, the hole is halved.

Handicap Allowance

Handicaps are calculated using a 100% handicap allowance, by subtracting the lower handicap from the higher handicap.

Example:

Player 1 – Handicap 20

Player 2 – Handicap 10

Calculation:
20 – 10 = 10 shots awarded to Player 1

The player with the lower handicap always plays off scratch, with the difference in handicaps awarded to the higher-handicap player.

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Please note: Any decimal value after the handicap calculation is rounded up or down depending on whether it falls below 0.5 or at 0.5 and above.

Please remember to confirm your official Playing Handicap on Scottish Golf before applying any calculations.

Please note: all knockout games have a final handicap limit of 24

Tee Boxes

The White Tee markers are recommended for competition play. However, if all players agree, any tee box on the course may be used. Please ensure handicaps are recalculated correctly on Scottish Golf for the chosen tee set.

For further guidance, rules, and frequently asked questions, please refer to the Matchplay Rules Guide below.