The format for the Duke of Edinburgh tournament for 2012 has changed to keep in line with the international competition.
The new format is as follows:

Competition 1 - Combined Individual Stableford - Pairs • This is the main Duke of Edinburgh Cup Competition format. • Players must have an official handicap in order to compete in this competition • The competing fourball will be required to split up into two teams of two players each. • The Individual Stableford points of the 2 players will be combined to achieve a total Stableford Points Score for each team. • The winning team will qualify for the National Final • Prizes will be awarded to the top 8 Pairs. Competition 2 - Fourball - Alliance • Two Scores to count on all holes • Should a player not have an official handicap then they must play off their last official handicap. Alternatively a maximum of 18 for men and 24 for ladies will apply. • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 fourball Teams

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