GOLF LEAGUE 2010
LEAGUE RULES:
1. INTRODUCTION:
The league is a 2-person team golf league that will BEGIN PLAY on May 5, 2010 and end on August 25, 2010 (17 weeks). We will alternate play each week between Cruz Farms (front or back nine) and Pebble Creek (front nine only). TEE TIMES FROM 4:30 PM UNTIL 5:00 PM. PLEASE BE READY TO GO - ASAP! The first 3 weeks will be a Pre-Season Team Net Tournament played to establish handicaps. The actual league competition will start on week 4 and last for 14 weeks of which 3 weeks are position rounds. The final week will be a Post-Season Handicap Tournament (TBA) with dinner afterward included. THIS LEAGUE IS STRICLTY A BRAGGING RIGHTS ONLY LEAGUE….MEANING THERE WILL BE NO PRIZE MONEY AWARDED. Up to a maximum of 20 teams will be accepted and will be allowed to walk on any time during the season (at least for right now).
2. RULES COMMITTEE, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER:
The League Coordinator is Mike Moorman, the League Secretary/Treasurer is Bob McMurray. The Rules Committee members for 2010 are Jim Moorman, Bob McMurray, and John Spinapont.
2.1 The league will cover, for the League Secretary, $100 as consideration for the time spent working on league matters and expenses incurred, such as office supplies, copying costs, etc.
2.2 The Rules Committee will be made up of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 league members selected by a league vote from interested volunteers.
3. MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS:
League members must be at least 18 years old and abide by all league rules. Current members must commit to playing in the league 3 weeks in advance of the first night of golf or risk losing their spot in the league.
4. LEAGUE FEES:
4.1 The 2010 season league fees total $100.00 per person plus weekly greens fees. The $100 fee is a non-refundable fee to cover the cost of the end of the year tournament as well as all administration expenses.
4.2 Everyone is expected to pay the amount due by the due date. (2nd week of season)
4.3 The league treasurer must keep a detailed and accurate accounting of all revenues and expenditures. Balance deficits or surpluses will be handled by the rules committee.
5. LEAGUE SESSIONS:
(League Coordinator to provide all gaming details.)
5.1 The league will be divided into 2 segments.
5.2 Pre-Season Team Net Tournament (3 weeks) The main purpose of this tournament is to establish handicaps.
5.2 Moorman Builders League Competition (11 weeks plus 3 Position Rounds). Team Competition.
5.3 Each round is worth a total of 18 points. Team Match Points are awarded, on each hole, to the team with the lowest combined net score. There are two points available per hole. If a team won every hole they would receive 18 points. In case of a tie, the teams' will receive one (1) point each.
6. LEAGUE PLAY:
"The Golf Rules”
6.1 All matches shall be played from the WHITE TEES. If the white tees are not in the usual location then play them from where they are.
6.2 All matches will be played under USGA RULES, which means the ball will be played down and as it lies at all times. You cannot touch the ball except as explained in local rule 6.3. USGA RULES will govern at all times except where a local or league rule takes precedence. If the course dictates “Cart Path Only” rules, then players can LIFT, CLEAN, AND PLACE the ball in your own fairway only.
6.3 IMPROVE LIE RULE: If your ball is in your own fairway and rests in a divot or in ground which may be considered under repair, even if it is not properly marked, or in an “unfair” lie in a bunker, you may take a drop, nearest point of relief, no closer to hole, without penalty, only after notifying and receiving permission from your opponent. A bunkered ball must be dropped in the bunker. If permission is not granted then the ball must be played as it lies. This is a judgment call by your opponent and cannot be appealed. USGA rules govern casual water and immovable obstructions.
6.4 You may repair ball and spike marks on the green.
6.5 The MAXIMUM SCORE on any hole is double par. A player may pick up on any hole and take a double over par score.
6.6 “The 4 Options Rule”: Lost Ball / Unplayable Lie / Out of Bounds / Wooded Areas /Any Hazard
PENALTY: ADD 1 STROKE and use one of the following 4 options…
Option 1: Drop and re-hit from the same place as your previous shot.
Option 2: Drop 2 club lengths from the ball or point of entry, no closer to the hole.
Option 3: Keep the point of entry between yourself and the Flag and drop on this line, no closer to the hole, back as far as you want.
Option 4: Keep yourself between the point of entry and Your Previous Shot and drop on this line, no closer to the hole, back as far as you want.
Definitions:
Point of Entry: The last point where the ball crossed playable golf course – before becoming unplayable, OB, lost, or in a hazard or wooded area. If the shot never crosses playable golf course then take a 1 stroke penalty and rehit from the same spot. If the player and the opponents disagree substantially where to spot the point of entry, it can be a compromised spot agreed to by both sides. Make a decision and GO!
Unplayable Lie: A player at any time can declare his ball unplayable and use any of the 4 options.
6.7 Each member is allowed one mulligan per 9 holes.
6.8 If there are any RULES DISPUTES during a match a provisional ball can be played and the rules committee will make a decision optionally under advisement from the course head professional. Committee decisions are final.
7. THE MATCH:
7.1 Each team must have at least one league member present to be a LEGAL TEAM.
7.2 If a team member shows up late, and misses more than 2 holes, he will be allowed to make up those holes for handicap purposes only. If he shows up before teeing off on the 3rd hole, it is a legal match and he can make up the first 2 holes after the round and those scores will be used. If he shows up after teeing off on the 3rd hole then the match becomes a forfeit for those holes missed. The scores for missed holes will be determined using the procedure in Rule 9.
7.3 If both members are unable to make the assigned day then they have an option to play a make-up game at their convenience before the next assigned game. Otherwise, an average score will be calculated for both players.
8. HANDICAPS and ADJUSTED SCORE:
8.1 Use the last 10 rounds in the handicap calculation.
8.2 Require 3 rounds to establish a handicap, 3 for an average handicap.
8.3 Use 85% of the score in the handicap calculation.
8.4 Throw out the 0 highest and the 0 lowest rounds.
8.5 Throw out the 0 highest and the 0 lowest holes per round.
8.6 Handicap decimals are rounded.
8.7 No minimum handicap, the highest handicap allowed is 18.
9. FORFEIT RULE:
A forfeit occurs when ONE or BOTH members of a team fail to appear for their match and fails to secure a substitute player or fails to make arrangements for a make-up match (rule 10) with their opponents. A legal team must have at least 1 league member. An average score will be used for each member that does not play.
10. MAKE-UP MATCHES:
MAKE UP MATCHES MUST BE PLAYED IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MATCH. There is no penalty for playing a match in advance of the scheduled date.
11. SUBSTITUTE RULE:
A substitute (sub) must be at least 18 years old, male, and abide by all league rules. Securing a Sub is the responsibility of the absent league member or his partner. Subs handicaps are calculated using the same method as regular league members. (See Rule 8).
12. RAINOUTS / LIGHTNING:
If lightning is present, you are to immediately take the standard precautions prescribed for this condition. Rainouts will be determined by the club pro and/or the rules committee. Take cover if the course warning horn sounds during a round. You will be notified if the round is being postponed or canceled.
13. DISPUTES / RULES COMMITTEE DECISIONS:
The rules committee can make league and local rules pertaining to league play at anytime including but not limited to matters which affect points, standings, rule interpretation, etc. All league disputes, violations, and penalties, are subject to review by the Rules Committee. The committee may consult any outside party including but not limited to the parties involved, any witnesses, and/or the head course golf professional. Decisions made by the Rules Committee are final. Major changes in league structure require a vote of the league members.
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