Post by WullieFort on May 6, 2017 8:44:41 GMT
Format
There are 16 teams, each made up of two players, which have been divided into four groups.
Groups are round-robin, offering three points for a win and one point for a draw.
Matches are played over just six holes and in greensomes - this means both players tee-off, the preferred ball is then selected, and they play alternate shots thereafter.
At the conclusion of the group stage, the top two teams from each progress to the quarter-finals, which are knockout, before the semi-finals and final.
All group matches take place on Saturday with the knockout rounds, including a third and fourth-place play-off, on Sunday.
There is a 40-second shot clock and players will be penalised if going over the alloted time.
The event is being televised live on Sky Sports.
I'm not too sure what to make of this. There are 16 countries involved but the USA team, for instance comprises of two players that I've never heard of.
England are favouries. That team has Chris Wood and Andy Sullivam. Scotland has Richie Ramsay and MArc Warren.
I shall watch it out of curiosity
