Matchplay rule

[chrisd]

I've been asked whether, in a 4 ball Matchplay, if a player misses the first day of a match which is suspended due to bad weather, but resumed the next day, is the missing player allowed to join the match on the second day.

My answer was I'm sure he can play the next day.

Just want to be sure of my answer being correct

 

[IanMcC]

I believe it all depends on whether the match was suspended after play started.

If he was late for the tee off, and the other players had commenced the match, he is disqualified under 5.3a

If the match did not commence, however, he is entitled to tee it up with the other 3 players when it resumes. Same Rule.

 

[chrisd]

I believe it all depends on whether the match was suspended after play started.

If he was late for the tee off, and the other players had commenced the match, he is disqualified under 5.3a

If the match did not commence, however, he is entitled to tee it up with the other 3 players when it resumes. Same Rule.

A partner in a match can join the match at any time, except after a hole has already started, he must wait until the next tee off. It's the "next day" that has been queried

 

[rulie]

A partner in a match can join the match at any time, except after a hole has already started, he must wait until the next tee off. It's the "next day" that has been queried

Ian's post is incorrect (partner does not need to be present at the starting time), your understanding is correct, and next day doesn't matter.

 

[chrisd]

Ian's post in incorrect (partner does not need to be present at the starting time), your understanding is correct, and next day doesn't matter.

Thank you

 

[IanMcC]

Apologies. I didn't consider 23.4 when I answered earlier. I was correct about your main query, however, regarding resuming on another day.

 

[rulefan]

I believe it all depends on whether the match was suspended after play started.

If he was late for the tee off, and the other players had commenced the match, he is disqualified under 5.3a

The Rule is in fact 23.4