Aramco Sports Championships – Golf – 4-Ball Mixed Team Scramble Competition

 

Competition Format:

This is a 4-ball mixed team event played in a Scramble format. Each team must consist of at least one male and one female player. The competition uses a 10% team handicap allowance to determine the final team score.

Eligibility

Only Direct Saudi Aramco employees, dependents, or retirees with an official club handicap.

Scramble Format:

  • Each player in the team tees off on every hole.
  • The team selects the best drive from the four shots.
  • From the selected drive position, all players play from the same spot, continuing this process for each subsequent shot until the ball is holed.
  • A Minimum of 4 drives per player
  • The team’s score for the hole is the single best score recorded.

Handicap Allowance:

  • The team handicap is calculated as 10% of the total team handicap (sum of all individual handicaps).
  • This adjusted team handicap will be subtracted from the final gross team score to determine the net team score.

Tiebreaker:

In the event of a tie, the countback system will be used:

  1. Best last 9 holes (holes 10–18).
  2. If still tied, best last 6 holes (holes 13–18).
  3. If still tied, best last 3 holes (holes 16–18).
  4. If still tied, best score on hole 18.

Tee Selection:

  • Men play from the White Tees
  • Ladies play from the Red Tees

Pace of Play:

  • Teams must maintain a steady pace and keep up with the group ahead.

Prizes & Awards:

  • Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams based on the lowest nett scores.
  • Prize giving will be held at a later stage during the Aramco Sports Championships closing ceremony on April 25th at Al-Midra Complex.

Scorecard Submission:

  • All Scoring will be via the Golf Genius App utilizing the Digital Scorecard feature.  A team GGID will be provided prior to the event that will be used to access your team’s digital scorecard. 
    • If you don't know how to use the App, you can watch a tutorial here.
  • If you are not able to use the GG App for any reason, a manual scorecard must be used. Scorecards must be signed and attested by at least one team member and a designated marker.
    • Failure to turn in a scorecard within 30 minutes after completion of play will result in team disqualification.

 

For any questions or clarifications, please contact the competition committee before play begins.