Every year the same ritual:

• The uneasy wait by the letterbox for the invitation.

• Destination: a major city.

• Play some of the finest golf courses in the world.

• 5 rounds of golf, 4 count.

• The final round always counts - even when you don’t want it to. Chaos over consistency.

• Full rules are strictly enforced, provisional balls are many.

• Handicaps are weaponised.

Welcome to The Provisional Invitational.