Match Format
Scratch Matchplay
(that’s right, no shots given)
Participants
24 players
Entry Requirements
Maximum of 24 players
(entry by ballot + exemptions, each player finished in the money 2024-25)
Entry Fee
£45
(£40 prize pool + £5 for costs* detailed at the bottom)
Total Prize Pool
£960
Closing Date
Entry by July 31st, of top 24
Payments must then be received by 7th August
Group Stage
4 groups of 6 players – round-robin format
Each player plays 5 matches within their group
Top 2 from each group qualify for the SSL Champion Bracket
3rd & 4th from each group qualify for the SSL Plate Bracket
5th and 6th in each group are eliminated after the group stage
Seeding
As of 10th August, handicaps will determine seeds into 6 pots
Pot 1 → 1st – 4th Lowest Handicaps
Pot 2 → 5th – 8th Next Lowest Handicaps
Pot 3 → 9th – 12th Next Lowest Handicaps
Pot 4 → 13th – 16th Next Lowest Handicaps
Pot 5 → 17th – 20th Next Lowest Handicaps
Pot 6 → 21st – 24th Next Lowest Handicaps
One player from each pot will be drawn into each group
Fixtures
On completion of draw. Fixtures will be released within 24 hours
Fixtures will have deadlines
All fixtures can be played early if required
Points System
3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss
Tiebreakers
1.Hole Difference
2.Head-to-head result
3.Most Wins
4.Play off if still tied
Match Play Rules
All matches played off scratch
18-hole matchplay format
All group matches must be played to end of 18, with the final result recorded at the end
Draws after 18 allowed in group stage
Knockout rounds must have a winner – sudden death playoff if tied after 18 holes
Play from blue tees (or blue tombstones if not set)
Playing Your Match
Players encouraged to play matches in groups of four where possible
Players encouraged to post any planned matches in the group to coordinate with others
Buggies permitted with mutual agreement
Result of Match
The winner of the match is responsible for submitting the result through the website
The loser of the match must write a match report in the group Whatsapp
Scheduling
Each match will have a strict deadline
Round 1 – (West) – by Sunday 7th September
Round 2 – (East) – by Sunday 5th October
Round 3 – (West) – by Sunday 2nd November
Round 4 – (East) – by Sunday 7th December
Round 5 – (West) – by Sunday 18th January
Quarter Finals (East) – by Sunday 15th February
Semi Finals (East) – by Sunday 15th March
Finals Day (East) – 28th March – 1pm
Knockout Stages
SSL Champion Bracket (Main Draw)
Top 2 from each group (8 players)
Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
SSL Plate Bracket (Consolation Draw)
3rd & 4th from each group (8 players)
Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
Prize Fund Breakdown
Total Prize Fund: £960
SSL Champion Bracket : £690
SSL Plate Bracket: £270
SSL Champion Bracket Prizes
SSL Champion £300
Runner-Up £190
Semifinalists £100 each
SSL Plate Bracket Prizes
SSL Plate Winner £100
Runner-Up £70
Semifinalists £50 each
Finals Day
Saturday, March 28th 2026 at 1pm
SSL Champion Final and SSL Plate Final both played on Finals Day, in Same Tee Time
Non-finalists encouraged to join a roll-up event at 11.30am
Evening celebration and night out in Braunton – open to all SSL players
Exemptions
For 2025 season – Players in the QFs in 24′ season (8 exemptions / 16 new spots)
For 2026 season – Players in positions 1-4 in 25′ season groups (16 exemptions / 8 new spots)
* Costs
£5 fee covers website hosting, domain name & SSL player tag for each player
