Ringer or Eclectic

A ringer or eclectic event is typically played over 36 holes. From the player’s two scorecards, the player selects the better score on each hole. The winner is the player with the lowest total score for the selected 18 holes. Since this format is similar to a four-ball stroke play format, 85% of the Course Handicap may be considered. For a 72-hole eclectic event or ringer board, the Competition Committee may want to use the format of a best 1 of 4 stroke play competition (75%). This event may be completed in one day or extended over consecutive days.

For a ringer/eclectic event extending for more than 72 holes, such as a season long net ringer board, there is not a singular allowance percentage that would provide equity for the competitors. The golf club may want to consider flighting the competitors based on Handicap Index and play a gross ringer within these flights to determine a winner.