Chinese greensomes
Also called St Andrews greensomes
Greensomes where, before the round, the partners fix who plays the second stroke on the odd holes and who on the even holes.
- Players
- Pairs
- Scored by
- Strokes · Holes
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- WHS allowance
- Set by the committee
One hole, shot by shot
Hole 1 · Par 4 · SI 7
| Shot | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmmaHcp 12 | ||||
| JackHcp 20 |
- Strokes
- 1
Step by step
How it is played
Both tee off and one drive is chosen, as in greensomes. The difference: before the first hole they decide which partner plays the second stroke on all odd-numbered holes; the other plays it on the even holes, whoever's drive is chosen. Then they alternate until the ball is holed (Committee Procedures, 9B).
The cases that raise questions
The chosen drive belongs to the partner fixed to play the second stroke on that hole.
It does not matter: the partner fixed for the odd or even holes plays the second stroke, whoever's drive was chosen (Committee Procedures, 9B).
Under the RulesR&A, Committee Procedures, Section 9: Other Forms of Play
Handicap
The terms of the competition set it.
WHS Appendix C gives no allowance for this format: there is no recommended or usual percentage, and the one for a similar format does not carry over. If the terms of the competition do not say, the Committee decides.
Organising a Chinese greensomes?
Morris sets up the terms, the groups and the handicap allowance with you on WhatsApp.
Organise it with MorrisBasis in the Rules
Not a form of play of its own in the Rules: Rule 21.5 lets them be adapted and the R&A describes it in its Committee Procedures (Section 9B) as a variation of greensomes. Everything else is set by the terms of the competition.
Got it?
A 4-question recap to check you have it. Every answer comes with its why and its source.
The card, for your group
The format at a glance, with its short link. Send it to your group before you tee off.
Organising a Chinese greensomes?
Morris sets up the terms, the groups and the handicap allowance with you on WhatsApp.