FORMAT AND RULES OF HEROES 'A' TEAM LEAGUE 2025
Matches to be played on a home and away format with each Team consisting of 12 players playing 6 four balls.
2. Teams will play in handicap index order, the lowest two in each team playing each other and so on until the highest two handicapped players play each other in the final match. Three quarter difference from the lowest handicap will determine shots received. Maximum handicap 12.
3. Matches to be played to the 18th Hole and individual matches scored up, level or down. In the event of a 3 - 3 tie the aggregate ups and downs will be calculated to decide the winner, Should these work out level the result will be a draw. 3 points will be awarded for a win. 2 points for a winning draw and 1 point for a losing draw . In the event of a tie on count-back each team will be awarded 1 1/2 points. Matches are to be played from the White Medal Tees.
4. Post Match, players will have a bar meal in their pairings as soon as they are ready, with no formality other than that stipulated by the host Club.
5. Players will be required to pay £15.00 match tax. £7.50 for the bar meal and £7.50 for Battle Back Golf. Clubs will make their own financial arrangements should juniors play.
6. Players who have played in 2 scratch (1st) team matches in the same season will be ineligible for H4H matches.
7. Players must have played in 2 league matches to be eligible for the play-offs. Should a team involved in the play-offs not be able to field a team that meets the qualifying criteria, approval must be obtained from the organiser.
8. From 2024 the winner of the North will play the Runner up of the South and the winner of the South will play the Runner up of the North in the Play-offs The League winners having Home advantage. A neutral venue will be sought for the Final to decide the Leicestershire Champions.