Derby Tournament , much like a horse race, is a great way to inject more fun into a tournament. The format is simple and, with proper publicity, draws many players and spectators as well. Play is over nine holes. From 10 to 15 players are needed, and their handicaps should be as close as possible. The event can be played from scratch or with full handicap.
Players draw numbers from an entry box to determine their respective tee-off positions.
Each player marks his or her ball with that particular number. All 15 entries tee-off in succession from the same tee and play out the hole according to the normal sequence of play. The three highest-scoring players are eliminated. The same procedure follows on the second hole, again with the three highest players eliminated. On the third hole, the two players with the highest score are eliminated.