Thrill of GolfSixes

GolfSixes is played using the “fun and modified” Greensomes style or format; it débuted in Nigeria on February 13^th 2021 at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (IGRCC) Abuja; organized by 4E Sports Promotion Limited, the GolfSixes franchise holder in Nigeria.                          

  GolfSixes is a 16-team (4 players per team) greensome event basically for senior amateur players in the country with age limit of 55 years and above.  The GolfSixes Nigeria tournaments have not only created a platform for retired golf enthusiasts including members of the diplomatic corps and former captains of golf clubs; but also aims to continually enhance the experience and participation of those who have dedicated their lives to the sport. Subsequent annual editions of the greensome golf tournament have teed off at Minna Cantonement Golf Club and Ikeja Golf Club.                                                                                                                                                                                  

On every hole, both team members will have the chance to tee off. Then, each team chooses which ball they want to use to compete or finish out the hole. The player of the tee shot that does not get chosen takes the second shot. Then, both players take turns taking their shot. The team with the least number of shots wins that hole and is awarded a point for winning. If team A wins against team B for the first hole, the team scores 1-0. If team B wins the next hole, the score is 1-1.

Using a standard match play format, a team wins by leading by three or four holes, with two remaining holes to play. No one wins on the third hole because there are six holes in all to play. Sixteen teams are divided equally into four groups. Each team gets to face-off over a six-hole match. Three points are awarded for a win, one point is awarded for a draw, and none for a loss. In case of a draw, a play-off will be held to determine who wins. The top two teams, from each group who finish after a round-robin at the end of day one, advance to day two. In case of a tie, the decision comes down to the differential holes won. If the tie doesn’t break, the winners will be determined by a closest-to-the-pin playoff hole. Knockout matches will be played until only one team is left and declared the winner.

Organizer:  4E Sports Promotion Limited, the GolfSixes franchise holder in Nigeria