New Format to be trialled at this years Open!

For years there has been continued argument about what system is fairest, stableford or net score. This year we will be having the best of both systems. Details as follows:

One round will be played under stableford.

One round will be played under net score.

Wherever you place in each round you will be assigned a score between 1 & 9 (the number of players).

Your combined number after 2 rounds is your final position in the field.

The player with the lowest number wins the Open.

e.g. On day one player X hits 34 stabies and is in 3rd place. His score for the round is 3.

On day 2 player X hits a net 74 and comes in 5th place. His score is 5.

His combined score is 3 + 5 = 8.

Player Y hits 35 stabies on day one and is in 4th place. His score is 4.

On day 2 player Y hits a net 68 and is in 2nd place. His score is 2.

His combined score is 4 + 2 = 6.

Player Y beats player X.

Its new, its innovative and fresh. I'm sure some of you will hate it. At the end of the day, the best golfer wins.

In the event of a tie, a playoff hole will be played under stableford rules.