The knockout is open to all Surrey affiliated Clubs. Each club will be represented by ten players who have reached their 55th birthday on the day of the match. 

Five pairs from each club will play 18 holes as a fourball better ball match play format, from the yellow tees of the day.

All players must have a WHS handicap Index on the day of the event.

Handicap Index Limit 24.0 (players may have a a handicap greater than 24.0 but must play off 24.0 in the matches).

All losing qualifiers and losing first round teams will automatically be entered into the Salver competition.

Knockout in Progress

 2020 John Ling Trophy Joint Winners David Stringer (Foxhills) & David Unger (Dulwich & Sydenham) with Surrey President Terry Casey. (2021 not played for).

2020 John Ling Salver winners Roehampton (2021 not played for)