World Amateur Match Race Official Tournament Magazine / ISSUE 5_2022

MAY 2022 | ISSUE 5

YOU LOSE A MATCH? WE GIVE EVERY TEAM A SECOND CHANCE!

IN THE BAG WITH JONAS J. LARSEN LOSBY GOLF - NORWAY

HOW TO SPOT A GOLF CHEAT LET US MENTION A FEW OF THE TRICKS

IN THIS ISSUE 4 NOW TIME FOR ROUND 3

14 IN THE BAG

6 PLAYER PROFILE

16 BEFORE YOU PLAYING

12 YOU LOSE A MATCH?

20 HOW TO SPOT A GOLF CHEAT

More and 5600 matches have already been played

Kitan Gbadebo from British Columbia - Canada.

We gIve every team a second chance!

With Jonas Joranger Larsen from Losby Golf Club - Norway

We give you guidelines what to remember befor you playing a match

Top 10 “How to spot a golf cheat.”

Let us mention a few of the “tricks.”

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MAY 2022 | ISSUE 5

Many thanks to all who share your photos on our social media from your rounds.

As the tournament director, I am always excited to see how the World Amateur Match Race performs. Thousand of matches will be played locally around the world.

More and 5600 matches have already been played in round 1&2. Now we start round 3. Some teams are still in the winner bracket, and some are having a second chance to qualify for the Dubai Final by playing the loser bracket and some need to practice a little more and try again next year.

I can already now disclose that we are working on preparing for the grand final in Dubai at the end of November. We want to make it even bigger and better than last year, and we have decided to add one extra day for the finals in Dubai.

I wish all the teams the best of luck and looking forward to see the finalists for the final in Dubai 2023.

Sten Haakan Aakerlund Tournament Director World Amateur Match Race

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Kitan Gbadebo from British Columbia - Canada INTERVIEW BY MARTIN JENSEN

How long have you been playing golf, and what is your hcp?

I started golfing when I was 8 years old, and I stopped around the age of 16 and started up again when I was 27. My current handicap is 9.9, which is slightly better than last year.

Which is your home course?

We are not members anywhere but our home closest course where we play our matches in Northview Golf Club.

How many times have you participated in the World Amateur Match Race?

This will be our 2nd playing in this amazing tournament. Last year my teammate Ben and I qualified for the Final in Dubai, and it was absolutely the best golf experience ever and a pleasure to see Dubai.

I hope we will qualify this year again.

What is your and your team partner's strength in Match Play?

Our strength is definitely the ability to “Ham & Egg it” we always seem to be able to pick each other up when one of us hits a bad shot. Ben and I have played for many years and been to all kinds of critical situations on the course, but all in all, we support each other very well, and the Match Play format is perfect for us.

What is the best thing about the game form Match Play, Best Ball?

Yes, there are plenty of local guys participating in the 2022 tournament.

It boosted the tournament that we played last year and even qualified for the Final. Now everyone wants to play in the tournament and hopes to qualify for the Final in Dubai.

When a tournament is new and with such a great prize, players are always sceptical the first year. I am convinced that the third edition of the World Amateur Match Race in 2023 will even have more players signing up from the Canada West and in the Toronto area in Canada East.

What is the best thing about the game form Match Play, Best Ball?

In my opinion, the best part about the best ball is not having all the pressure to play perfectly.

You can get away with a few bad holes and still win. If I play bad one day, hopefully, Ben can cover up for my mistakes and mostly, it is to spend some good time with my friend.

Fantasy four-ball?

My fantasy 4ball group would be myself, my late grandfather, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer.

Can you mention three holes from your club that you think will be crucial in an upcoming match?

Three holes I know that will factor into our matches are 8 and 16,17. 8 is a reachable Par 5 with water to carry on your 2nd shot, so it always is an eventful hole 16 is a reachable Par 4 with water all along the left-hand side.

Depending on how you play, it can leave a tricky approach shot. 17 is Par 3 kind of Island green. And with it being a closing hole, it puts a lot of pressure on that tee shot. I'm getting fired up just talking about these!

Favorite player?

My favorite current golfer would definitely be Dustin Johnson from the PGA Tour. No need to make a further introduction of him!

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"Augusta National"

"Cabot Cliffs on the East Coast - Canada."

Best course in Canada?

Item you never leave behind on your travels?

From what I hear, the one course that people have mentioned as the top in Canada is Cabot Cliffs on the East Coast. It looks incredible and is definitely on my bucket list.

Any time I go away, my clubs are always with me.

We are blessed with many excellent golf courses, so I will always be sneaking out.

Course you'd love to play but haven't?

I would say Dubai Creek, but I was lucky to play the course at last year's World Amateur Match Race Final in Dubai. Pebble Beach in California and some of those scenic views are unreal.

Favorite club in the bag and why?

My favorite club in my bag is my Ping Tyne 3 putter by fare. Great roll. Looks good and gets me out of a lot of problems, and IT rarely lets me down, hahahahaha!!

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"Kitan Gbadebo at the Tee on the final round at Jumeirah Golf Estates "Earth" Course (Dubai) 2021."

"If you love the game of golf, it's hard not to have this week as the best of 2021."

"My team and I have done everything in our power to give players a magical golf experience and a great time in lovely Dubai.

Though the players are all amateurs, we wanted to treat them like the pros on The Professional Tour."

Thank you all… the best experience ever.

Casper Nielsen, Denmark

An experience like from another planet.

Felix Wiese and Steffen Benoit, Germany

"Memories that we will never forget!"

"32 competitors to start the week, 32 friends at the end! We are already looking forward to seeing all the previous and new finalists back in Dubai this year!"

Sten Haakan Aakerlund Tournament Director World Amateur Match Race

Thank you for some wonderful memories, and I feel I now have many new friends. Martin and team, you have smashed it out of the park with flawless organizing and perfect venues.

John Aspinall, England

One of the unique things about the World Amateur Match Race is the Loser Bracket a second chance to qualify for the playoff, sending you to the final in Dubai.

All teams start at round 1 in the Winner Bracket.

When a team lose a match in ANY given round in the Winner Bracket, they will automatically get a second chance in the Loser Bracket to qualify for the playoff.

As you might know, two teams will qualify for the playoffs per group race. One team will qualify by winning the Winner Bracket, and one team will qualify by winning the Loser Bracket.

Let us try to illustrate below.

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MATCH 2 MATCH 3

Team 5

Team 4

MATCH 4 MATCH 5

Team 8 Team 9 Team 10

MATCH 6

Team 12

W- Match 9

MATCH 7

Team 14

MATCH 8

Team 15 Team 16

W- Match 17

W- Match 21

MATCH 17

W- Match 23

Round 1 L- Match 1 L- Match 2

MATCH 23

W- Match 10 W- Match 25

W- Match 10

Advance to the Playoffs 1st

W- Match 4 MATCH 27

MATCH 25

W- Match 18

L- Match 22

W- Match 25

W- Match 11

W- Match 22

W- Match 7

L- Match 4

MATCH 18

W- Match 11

W- Match 6

L- Match 3

L- Match 15

W- Match 27

W- Match 5

MATCH 16

Round 2

L- Match 16

MATCH 22

Team 13

Round 3

W- Match 3

MATCH 15

Team 11

Round 4

W- Match 2

MATCH 14

Team 7

Round 5

W- Match 9

MATCH 21

Team 6

Final LB

W- Match 1 MATCH 13

Team 3

Final WB

MATCH 10

Team 2

Round 3

L- Match 6

MATCH 19

L- Match 14

Advance to the Playoffs 2nd W- Match 29

W- Match 19

MATCH 28

L- Match 5

MATCH 11

Team 1

Round 2

W- Match 24

MATCH 24

W- Match 12

MATCH 29

W- Match 12

W- Match 26

MATCH 26

W- Match 20

MATCH 20

L- Match 7 L- Match 8

MATCH 12

MATCH 1

Round 1

Loser Bracket

MATCH 9

Winner Bracket (All teams starts here)

L- Match 13

W- Match 8 L- Match 27

L- Match 21

Let us try to describe a typical scenario.

Winner Bracket - Round 1 - Match 4 between Teams 7 & 8.

Team 8 are the winner and qualifies for Round 2 - Match 14 in the Winner Bracket. (Illustrated with the red color above).

Team 7 lost the match and will play in the Loser Bracket Round 1 - Match 10 in the next match. (Illustrated with blue color).

If you follow the "red" and "blue" teams in the table above, you can see how the "blue" team succeed in the Loser Bracket to the final / Match 29. The "red" team lost the final in the Winner Bracket / Match 27 but gets a second chance to qualify for the playoff by playing the "blue" team in the Loser Bracket final in Match 29.

Once a team reaches the knockout playoff, they are out of the tournament if they lose a match. The winning team in a playoff will qualify for the final in Dubai.

"Sven at Björkliden Arctic Course"

Losby Golf Club - Norway INTERVIEW BY MARTIN JENSEN

How long have you been playing golf, and what is your hcp?

I have been golfing for 4 years, and I play at 11,5 hcp Favorite club in the bag and why?

If I could bring one item to a deserted island, it would be the 6 iron.

How many times have you participated in the World Amateur Match Race?

This will be my first year participating in the World Amateur Match Race. I heard about the match race through my teammate, and we signed up 44 seconds after the first impression.

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Are there more players from your club participating in the tournament?

What is the best thing about the game form Match Play, best ball?

I checked the lists for other players from Losby and was surprised that I only saw a few. Losby is full of avid and skilled golf amateurs, and I guess they are split into all the other groups.

I called my teammate Stian to ask what he liked about it, and he put it out very easy: “You do not have to play on my bad golf shots, and I do not have to hit from your bunkers all day long. We supplement each other pretty well on a full 18 because we never play similarly. Either you or I get a good hole, never together.”

What is your and your team partner's strength in Match Play?

I might be the Chief Hype Officer, whereas Stian is Head of Banter. Our typical attitude is that we’re grinders, and we are competitive by default, which should keep our heads cool and our hands calm while at the same time having fun and not allowing the golf to become too serious. Hopefully, that will help us shake off some inevitable unnecessary holes lost throughout the round. We met through gaming and have spent the whole winter getting to know each other's good and bad sides when it comes to competition; therefore, the team is unbeatable.

Can you mention three holes from Losby that you think will be crucial in an upcoming match?

Losby is known for its magnet (water), and with water everywhere, the entire course is crucial. The 10th hole is a par 3 where you have to have 190 yards to clear the water. Hole 16 is par 4 at 410 yards, and I would add the opening hole because everyone gets a rough start at Losby.

The teammate Ann together with Katrien

Viktor Hovland. Norwegian hero.

Lofoten links, Norway.

Favorite player?

Best Course in Norway?

No doubt about Viktor Hovland. Our Norwegian hero.

Lofoten links are probably the best known for the spectacular view. In my opinion, Kongsvinger Golf Club is classed as the best and is my personal favorite. Losby is also at the top of Norway`s best golf courses.

Fantasy fourball?

Me with the lads, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley (just to see his funny swing that made it to Oprah). Then I'll get a day with focus, competition and fun.

Course you'd love to play but haven't?

I started watching golf regularly when Hovland won the 2018 U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach. A course that I'd love to play but have not been able to is Lofoten links, and I have checked out pictures online.

Historically, the wind in Lofoten during April blows at an average of 17.4 mph (28.0 kph), so I might not come back.

Item you never leave behind on your travels?

My pitchfork, or divot tool as people say. It makes everyone around you happy and can save you from danger, and mine is proof of having a hole in one with the label from the course.

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This year we enhanced our digital scorecard by adding more data and features. One of the most significant changes in the scorecard is the automatic “SLOPE” adjustment. Below are mentioned some of the guidelines for preparing for a match.

The home team captain is in charge of the digital scorecard prior, under and after a match.

Both teams need to make sure all data, including current hcp, is updated in “Login/Member” before booking a tee time. Click on “Go to match info.”

Click on “Update lineups” and make the necessary changes (IF NEEDED) a. Adjust/Update your hcp b. Choose the Tee color c. Select/Deselect which players will play (If you got a reserve player).

Any adjustments to the club or scorecard are also adjusted in the Match Lineups.

Once the match is over, the losing team will have to check and accept the score AND submit it online.

Don´t forget to share the match with your friends so they can follow your match live.

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"Akram Skaik - General Director of Emirates Golf Federation & Masoud Sobati - Sponsor of the Swarovskiencrusted golf club trophy for 2021 final in Dubai."

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JANUARY 2022 | ISSUE 1

- Starts locally in your country with 16 teams in each group

MATCH 2

Team 4

MATCH 3

Team 6

MATCH 4 MATCH 5

Team 9

Team 8

Team 10

W- Match 9

MATCH 6

Team 12

MATCH 7

Team 14

MATCH 8

Team 16

W- Match 21

Round 2

MATCH 17

W- Match 23

Round 1 L- Match 1 L- Match 2

MATCH 23

W- Match 10 W- Match 25

W- Match 10

Advance to the Playoffs 1st

W- Match 4 MATCH 27

MATCH 25

W- Match 18

W- Match 27

L- Match 22

W- Match 25

W- Match 11

W- Match 22

W- Match 7

L- Match 4

MATCH 18

W- Match 11

W- Match 6

L- Match 3

L- Match 15

W- Match 5

MATCH 16

Team 15

W- Match 17

W- Match 3

MATCH 22

Team 13

Round 3

L- Match 16

MATCH 15

Team 11

Round 4

W- Match 2

MATCH 14

Team 7

Round 5

W- Match 9

MATCH 21

Team 5

Final LB

W- Match 1 MATCH 13

Team 3

Final WB

MATCH 10

Team 2

Round 3

L- Match 6

MATCH 19

L- Match 14

Advance to the Playoffs 2nd W- Match 29

W- Match 19

MATCH 28

L- Match 5

MATCH 11

Team 1

Round 2

W- Match 24

MATCH 24

W- Match 12

MATCH 29

W- Match 12

W- Match 26

MATCH 26

W- Match 20

MATCH 20

L- Match 7 L- Match 8

MATCH 12

MATCH 1

Round 1

Loser Bracket

MATCH 9

Winner Bracket (All teams starts here)

L- Match 13

W- Match 8 L- Match 27

L- Match 21

Winner Bracket Round 1:

1 May - 14 May

(14 days)

Round 2:

15 May - 28 May (14 days)

Round 3:

29 May - 25 Jun

(28 days)

WB Final:

26 Jun - 23 Jul

(28 days)

Loser Bracket

Do not miss the opportunity to use reserve players.

Round 1:

15 May - 28 May (14 days)

Round 2:

29 May - 11 Jun

(14 days)

Round 3:

12 Jun - 25 Jun

(14 days)

Round 4:

26 Jun - 9 Jul

(14 days)

Round 5:

10 Jul - 23 Jul

(14 days)

LB Final:

24 Jul - 6 Aug

(14 days)

If you cannot play all the matches during the World Amateur Match Race, do not worry; we got a solution for you and your team! Each team has the right to use two reserve players, and you may only use the same players. These reserves can complement the team if needed throughout the competition.

Using up to two reserve players during the competition gives the team the necessary flexibility in case of injury, work, vacation, etc.

JANUARY 2022 | ISSUE 1

Winners play in the World Final in Dubai - November 2022.

For all teams that win their group playoffs, a magical golfing experience awaits in Dubai, where flight, hotel and golf courses are paid for.

As an amateur player, you will feel and be treated like the pros on “The Tour.”

Final Courses Round 1 - Dubai Creek Championship Golf Course Round 2 - Jumeirah Golf Estate´s Earth Course Round 3 - Emirates Majlis Course

Playoff Bracket (Winners from 8 local Group Race)

MATCH 1

1th - Group 1

MATCH 2

27 Aug - 11 Sep (16 days)

1th - Group 3

MATCH 3

Quarter Finals

7 Aug - 26 Aug (20 days)

1th - Group 5

MATCH 4

Round of 16

1th - Group 7

2nd - Group 2

12 Sep - 30 Sep (19 days)

Winner match 2

MATCH 5

1th - Group 2

MATCH 6

1th - Group 4

2nd - Group 1

Winner match 10

Winner match 4 MATCH 15

Winner match 11

Winner match 6

MATCH 7

MATCH 14

1th - Group 6 2nd - Group 5

MATCH 8

2nd - Group 7

2nd - Group 7

Winner match 14

Winner match 7 MATCH 12

1th - Group 8

Winner match 15

Winner match 5 MATCH 11

2nd - Group 3

Winner match 13

Winner match 3 MATCH 10

2nd - Group 8

1 Oct - 16 Oct (16 days)

Winner match 9

MATCH 13

2nd - Group 6

Playoff Final

Winner match 1 MATCH 9

2nd - Group 4

Semi Finals

Winner match 12

Winner match 8

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The origins of modern golf go back as far as the 15th century. Golf is not just a game but a noble sport where the blessings of good manners and behaviour can shape one's character and social reform.

A Gentleman's Game played by Gentleman known as such because of the Art of Etiquette that grooms a 'Man'.

But how come many amateur golf players are cheating with their handicaps? How come nobody invented a worldwide system to control golfers? Is it too big a task for the golf clubs to monitor?

Are the prizes in an amateur golf tournament too big and expansive, so they motivate the cheaters to sign up?

These are just some of the questions we can discuss next time we are at hole 19 with our golf friends.

Recently Golf Monthly wrote an article about a Top 10 “How to spot a golf cheat.” Let us mention a few of the “tricks.”

1: Matchplay (Cheating or gamesmanship?)

Indeed a bad sign if any of the following are spotted: Finding the opponent’s ball and not saying anything.

Not looking for the opponent’s ball – is it cheating or bad sportsmanship?

Deliberate slow play.

Deliberately putting off an opponent by coughing, rustling change or similar.

2: Banditry Yes, this is cheating too: Not playing enough counting rounds to get cut.

Throwing in a couple of closing doubles to avoid a cut.

Declaring a false handicap. Selecting an unofficial number and then beating it by a few shots is a sure way to rile all those who do play with an official handicap.

3: The “Lost” Ball Dropping the ball and playing it – the classic “trouser leg.”

Playing a ball that isn’t theirs – “Yup, found it!”

4: “I’m not playing it from there.”

Kicking out sideways – the “leather wedge.”

Moving the ball to a preferable spot – “I was just identifying it.”

Flattening grass (The pummel, not the waggle, and a downward press!)

5: Scorecard Shenanigans Magic pencil after round – Wilful doctoring of the card Announcing the wrong score on the course – Should be easily challenged by vigilant playing partner Realising later that score inputted was lower but not informing secretary or other official…

“Well, I didn’t win anyway.”

6: Equipment violations Knowingly playing with illegal, non-conforming equipment Altering equipment during a round – Possibly ignorance of rules 7: On course antics Not announcing an air shot - “It was a practice swing!”

Not announcing a ball was moving in the rough – “I got no advantage!”

Playing from out of bounds – “No, it was just still in… Sorry for playing out of turn, by the way.

8: On the green Moving the marker closer to the hole when a playing partner isn’t looking.

Marking to the side then remarking behind – Often an indicator of a dishonest golfer.

Moving a marker off a playing partner’s line and then returning it closer to the hole… Tough to spot!

9: Questionable Dropping Ignoring the nearest point of relief.

Dropping outside permitted distance.

Bending the rules to try to get a free drop Saying you’re going to play a 4-iron when actually you’d only get a wedge at it.

10: “It’s just a bounce game.”

Things to look out for include: Players giving themselves putts.

A player giving one person in the group putts but not others, Announcing a mulligan or “don’t count that one” Being purposefully ignorant of rules - “Yeah, I get a drop from there I’m sure.”

Announcing a false handicap.

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We announced that the World Amateur Match Race World Final 2022 would return to Dubai and host three Championship Golf Courses.

The 2021 champions from Ireland, James O'Brien & Cormac Browne, have automatically qualified to defend their trophy.

The same goes for the three Australien teams, who managed to qualify for the Dubai 2021 final, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, could not travel abroad to Dubai. They are, of course, now directly qualified for the Dubai Final 2022.

In New Zealand, the teams are currently in the process of finishing the playoff from 2021. The winners will qualify for this year's final 2022 in Dubai.

We look forward to welcoming all of you!

Qualified Teams For The World Amateur Match Race Final 2022 so far: James O'Brien & Cormac Browne / Defending Champions 2021 Tom Trimnell & Dino Capelli / Final qualified Australia 2021 Jason Jamieson & Piero Fragomeli/ Final qualified Australia 2021 Paul Brown & Kelvin Oconnell/ Final qualified Australia 2021 Winner ongoing Playoff New Zeland 2021

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