Two Man Better Ball

 

           

             Teams:         Two Man teams. Pick Your Partner

 

                       Flights:        Across flights.

 

Handicap:    90%, applied by hole.

 

Signup:        Signup online during the registration period.

 

Tee time:     Tee times and captains will be assigned by the committee. All players will be notified via email. Any member that changes his tee time (pairing) without the permission of the Tournament Committee will be disqualified from the tournament. The only allowable reason for change will be if that player becomes a single and would have no marker.

 

Format:        Four ball stroke play.  All players play medal on each hole.  All players record every stroke until they hole out.  All players should hole out on every hole.

 

                     If a player is “out of the hole” they may pick up to speed up play.  In this case the marker will record the score the player was most likely to get or the maximum score of Net Double Bogey for that player on that hole, whichever is less.  The team may not use the score of a player who picked up.  At least one player on the team must hole out and only a holed out score may be used.  Failure of at least one player on the team to complete the hole will result in disqualification of the team from the tournament.

 

Scorecard:   The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member.

Conclusion: The marker should total the front, back and overall scores for each competitor in the group. For team events, the marker should also total the team’s score. If applicable, subtract each player’s handicap allowance from their gross score and record their net score.  Competitors are responsible for verifying their gross score on each hole but should also verify their totals. All competitors must sign the scorecard. The marker should sign a second time as marker and date the scorecard. Post your net score on the tournament sheet.  The marker is responsible for returning the official scorecard to the SLMGA box once it has been verified by all competitors. All players adjusted gross scores using WHS Max Net Double Bogey Method will automatically be posted to the GHIN system at the completion of the Tournament. (DO NOT POST YOUR SCORE) 

 

Ties:             Ties will be decided by a match of cards as described in the tournament procedures.

 

Results:       Scores are not official until verified by the tournament committee. Results will be posted on the website and are deemed official once chits have been issued.

 

More Info:   See tournament procedures in the official membership book.  Refer to rule 31 in the USGA Rules of Golf.  Rule 31-4 applies except that each player’s score should be recorded on the scorecard.

 

         

                                                MGA / METLIFE

 

Teams:     Two-man teams.  Pick your own partner.

 

Flights:     Across flights.

 

Format:     The format of play at the Club Qualifying, Sectional Qualifying, and Championship levels shall be 18 holes of Stroke Play on a net better-ball basis. Each player (on a team of two) will compete at 90% of their Course Handicap.

 

Handicap:   This competition is a two-man team event. Each player must have an individual up-to-date Handicap Index based on ratings for men not exceeding 20.0 under the World Handicapping System at the time the team attempts to qualify at the club level. Players with handicaps that exceed this Handicap Index Range are not eligible to compete by agreeing to play with the handicaps within the eligible range. The combined Handicap Index of the team may not exceed 36.0. Team members must belong to the same club and are subject to the MGA Rules and Regulations.

 

Signup:     Signup online during the registration period. Indicate your partner’s name in the notes. If you do not have a partner the committee will attempt to find one for you but cannot guarantee that one will be found. Everyone attempting to qualify must also pay the MGA fee. A check for $40 for your team must be in the scorecard box made out to Carmelo Vizzini no later than Sunday July 25th at 12PM. Please note your teammate on the check. You may also Venmo the fee to @Mel-Vizzini or Zelle to cvizzini120745@gmail. Please put your name and your Partners name in the notes in Venmo or Zelle. Failure to submit your entry by the announced deadline will result in you being removed from the event.

 

Winners:      The team with the low net will represent the SLMGA at the MGA/Met Life Men’s Fourball Championship.  If the winning team cannot attend the scheduled MGA event, the runner up will represent the SLMGA.  Tournament information can be found below.  If you cannot attend either the sectional or the finals, do not sign up for this event.

 

More Info:    Also see the MGA’s website at www.mgagolf.org.

 

Sectional:      Monday, September 27th, 2021   

                     The Hamlet Golf & Country Club                                                                                                                                         Commack, New York

 

Finals:          Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

                                        Spring Brook Country Club

                     Morristown, New Jersey

 

 

 

 

Club Championship

 

Teams: None

 

Flights: 16 seeds in each flight, maximum of 5 flights. Your flight is determined by your GHIN index on the Monday two weeks prior to the Championship. The lowest 16 qualifying scores of the players registered in a flight will make up that Flight for all 5 flights.

Brackets: Brackets will be posted Wednesday before start of play. No substitutions or changes will be made after brackets are posted. If a player withdraws his opponent will receive a bye.

 

Qualifiers: Since there can be no more than 80 players in this event, 16 per flight, you must be qualified to play in this event by playing in at least one of the 4 qualifying tournaments and your gross score is one of the 16 lowest of the players that registered to play in your flight.

 

Handicap: Scratch

 

Rounds: There will be 4 rounds played on consecutive weekends. Round 1 will be on Saturday of weekend 1, round 2 on Sunday of weekend 1, round 3 on Saturday of weekend 2, and the finals/consolation on Sunday of weekend 2. If you are unable to play in any of the rounds, do not sign up for the tournament, since it is not fair to those who can compete in all four rounds and may be eliminated by your spot. If you enter the tournament and are unable to play in one of the rounds, you will forfeit any and all winnings for the tournament and may be subject to sanctions.

 

Signup: Anyone wishing to compete should sign up during the registration period. Do not register if you have not returned a qualifying score from one of the qualifiers, or if you are unable to play in all four round

Format: Match play.

 

Scorecard: The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be a SLMGA member. The marker and will keep score for both matches in the group. After each hold, the marker shall record each competitor’s GROSS score next to his name. The marker should keep a separate line to indicate the standing in the match.

 

Ties: If the match is tied at the end of the round, the match will be decided by a sudden death playoff as described in the tournament procedures. Sudden death will begin on the same hole the players started at, subject to the starter’s discretion. The first player to win a hole, wins the match. Write the hole number on which the match was won on the scorecard and match sheet. For example, if you win your match on the 2nd hole of sudden death, write “20” on the scorecard and match sheet.

 

Awards: The winner in each flight will receive an award at the conclusion of the season.

 

Rainouts: In the event that the course is closed due to inclement weather, or the tournament committee declares a rainout, the remaining schedule of the event will be affected. If round 1 is rained out, rounds 2, 3 and 4 will also be rescheduled. If round 2 is rained out, rounds 3 and 4 will also be rescheduled. If round 3 is rained out, round 4 will also be rescheduled. If an individual is unable to compete on the rain date, they must concede the match.

 

 

 

Pay to Play. Tournament format is Blue/ White/ Red individual stroke play at 95% handicap. We will alternate between the Blue, White, and Red Tees.

 

The cost for the Tournament will be $35.00, you will pay your green fees and cart fees to the pro shop as usual. The $35.00 will fund the Tournament Purse and a gift to all participating. The entry fee may be paid by Venmo to @Mel-Vizzini, by Zelle to cvizzini120745@gmail.com or you may place a check made out to Carmelo Vizzini in the scorecard box. Please put your name in the notes in Venmo or Zelle. 

        Entry fee must be paid by Sunday 08/15 at 3 PM. 

Failure to submit your entry by the deadline will result in your removal from the event. All members that are interested should signup, if you advance to the Club Championship Finals your $35.00 will be refunded.

       We will be running a parimutuel betting pool and a separate betting pool for the Club Championship Finals.

 

The field for this Tournament will be limited to 68 players so if you want to play signup and pay your entry fee ASAP. 

     You may request your foursome.

Club Championship Reception / Barbecue  Club Championship Sunday 8/22 at Shanahan's in Kings Park starting at 1PM and goes until 4PM. Signup to attend.

                          Masters

 

Teams: None.

 

Flights: In flight.

 

Handicap: 95% allowance, applied to gross score, except that your handicap may not exceed the maximum handicap in your flight. For example, if you are playing to a 16 and the flight you are competing in has a maximum handicap of 14, you may not compete with more than a 14.

 

Qualifier: In order to play in this tournament, you must have qualified by scoring low net in your flight in one of the qualifying tournaments. The flight that you qualify in is based on your handicap and not on the flight you are competing in. For example, if you are competing in a qualifying event in A flight, but your handicap falls in the range of B flight, your net score will be considered for qualification in B flight. Additionally, the flight that you qualify in determines the flight that you will compete in. If you qualified in “C” flight but are playing in “A” flight at the time of the Masters, you will compete in “C” flight in the Masters.

 

Signup: Prior to signing up, contact the other members of the group to determine which day you plan to play on. Signup online during the registration period.

 

Format: All players play medal on each hole.  All players record every stroke until they hole out.  All players must hole out on every hole.  You may not pick up in this tournament.

 

Scorecard: The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member.

 

Awards: Gross and net scores shot in this tournament are eligible for the Low Net and Low Gross awards.  The winner in each flight will receive an award at the conclusion of the season.

 

Two Man Scramble

 

 

Teams:   Two Man teams, in flight. You may request teammates however the Committee may deny that request if the two are deemed to have an unfair advantage.

 

Flights:        5 flights.

 

Handicap:    Scratch

 

Signup:        Signup online during the registration period. Indicate the name of the partner you wish to play with in the notes.

 

Tee time:     Tee times and captains will be assigned by the committee. All players will be notified via email. Any member that changes his tee time (pairing) without the permission of the Tournament Committee will be disqualified from the tournament. The only allowable reason for change will be if that player becomes a single and would have no marker.

 

Format:        All players tee off on all holes.  Select the best drive, then all both players hit from that spot.  Select the next best shot, then both players hit from that spot.  Play continues in this fashion until the team holes out.

                    

                     Mark the spot you are playing from before lifting ball.  Ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed from anywhere on the course.  From everywhere but the green, all players must place their ball within one club length from the mark, no closer to the hole.  If the selected ball is in the rough, all players must hit from the rough.  If the selected ball is in a hazard, all players must hit from the hazard, or take relief as appropriate.

 

                     On the green, all players must place their ball within 6 inches of the mark, no closer to the hole.  Once the team has holed out, they have completed that hole.  Do not tap in if there are players that still need to putt!

 

                     All Two Man teams must use every player’s drive at least seven times.  Teams that do not use every player’s drive seven times will be disqualified from the tournament.  Think ahead, it may be better to take a drive that is not as good as another if you need a drive from that player.

 

                    

 

Scorecard:   The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member. Mark each hole indicating whose drive was selected.  There must be at least seven marks next to each player’s name. In the case of a single, no marks are required. Write the team’s score for each hole on the Team Score line of the scorecard.

 

Conclusion: The marker should total the front, back and overall scores for each competitor in the group. For team events, the marker should also total the team’s score. If applicable, subtract each player’s handicap allowance from their gross score and record their net score.  Competitors are responsible for verifying their gross score on each hole but should also verify their totals. All competitors must sign the scorecard. The marker should sign a second time as marker and date the scorecard. Post your net score on the tournament sheet.  The marker is responsible for returning the official scorecard to the SLMGA box once it has been verified by all competitors.  

 

Ties:             Ties will be decided by a match of cards as described in the tournament procedures.

 

More Info:   See tournament procedures in the official membership book.  Refer to rule 20-3 in the USGA Rules of Golf.

 

                                                                   Masters

 

Teams: None.

 

Flights: In flight.

 

Handicap: 95% allowance, applied to gross score, except that your handicap may not exceed the maximum handicap in your flight. For example, if you are playing to a 16 and the flight you are competing in has a maximum handicap of 14, you may not compete with more than a 14.

 

Qualifier: In order to play in this tournament, you must have qualified by scoring low net in your flight in one of the qualifying tournaments. The flight that you qualify in is based on your handicap and not on the flight you are competing in. For example, if you are competing in a qualifying event in A flight, but your handicap falls in the range of B flight, your net score will be considered for qualification in B flight. Additionally, the flight that you qualify in determines the flight that you will compete in. If you qualified in “C” flight but are playing in “A” flight at the time of the Masters, you will compete in “C” flight in the Masters.

 

Signup: Prior to signing up, contact the other members of the group to determine which day you plan to play on. Signup online during the registration period.

 

Format: All players play medal on each hole.  All players record every stroke until they hole out.  All players must hole out on every hole.  You may not pick up in this tournament.

 

Scorecard: The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member.

 

Awards: Gross and net scores shot in this tournament are eligible for the Low Net and Low Gross awards.  The winner in each flight will receive an award at the conclusion of the season.

 

  

Two Man Scramble

 

 

Teams:   Two Man teams, in flight. You may request teammates however the Committee may deny that request if the two are deemed to have an unfair advantage.

 

Flights:        5 flights.

 

Handicap:    Scratch

 

Signup:        Signup online during the registration period. Indicate the name of the partner you wish to play with in the notes.

 

Tee time:     Tee times and captains will be assigned by the committee. All players will be notified via email. Any member that changes his tee time (pairing) without the permission of the Tournament Committee will be disqualified from the tournament. The only allowable reason for change will be if that player becomes a single and would have no marker.

 

Format:        All players tee off on all holes.  Select the best drive, then all both players hit from that spot.  Select the next best shot, then both players hit from that spot.  Play continues in this fashion until the team holes out.

                    

                     Mark the spot you are playing from before lifting ball.  Ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed from anywhere on the course.  From everywhere but the green, all players must place their ball within one club length from the mark, no closer to the hole.  If the selected ball is in the rough, all players must hit from the rough.  If the selected ball is in a hazard, all players must hit from the hazard, or take relief as appropriate.

 

                     On the green, all players must place their ball within 6 inches of the mark, no closer to the hole.  Once the team has holed out, they have completed that hole.  Do not tap in if there are players that still need to putt!

 

                     All Two Man teams must use every player’s drive at least seven times.  Teams that do not use every player’s drive seven times will be disqualified from the tournament.  Think ahead, it may be better to take a drive that is not as good as another if you need a drive from that player.

 

                    

 

Scorecard:   The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member. Mark each hole indicating whose drive was selected.  There must be at least seven marks next to each player’s name. In the case of a single, no marks are required. Write the team’s score for each hole on the Team Score line of the scorecard.

 

Conclusion: The marker should total the front, back and overall scores for each competitor in the group. For team events, the marker should also total the team’s score. If applicable, subtract each player’s handicap allowance from their gross score and record their net score.  Competitors are responsible for verifying their gross score on each hole but should also verify their totals. All competitors must sign the scorecard. The marker should sign a second time as marker and date the scorecard. Post your net score on the tournament sheet.  The marker is responsible for returning the official scorecard to the SLMGA box once it has been verified by all competitors.  

 

Ties:             Ties will be decided by a match of cards as described in the tournament procedures.

 

More Info:   See tournament procedures in the official membership book.  Refer to rule 20-3 in the USGA Rules of Golf.

 

                          Scratch Partners / Fall Classic Qualifier

                               

Teams: Two Man teams. Computer picks Teams

 

Flights: In flight.

 

Handicap: Scratch.

 

Format: Four ball stroke play. All players play medal on each hole. All players record every stroke until they hole out. All players should hole out on every hole. You may not pick up in this Tournament. At least one player on the team must hole out and only a holed-out score may be used.  Failure of at least one player on the team to complete the hole will result in disqualification of the team from the tournament.

 

Qualifier: Your net score at 95% hdcp will count as your Fall Classic Qualifying score. You may not pick for your score to be considered for  Fall Classic Qualifying.

 

Scorecard: The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member. After each hole, the marker shall record both partner’s GROSS score next to their name. It is recommended that each competitor keep their own score on an unofficial scorecard. The marker shall also select the player with the best GROSS score on the hole and write that score on the “Best Ball” line.

 

Awards: Gross and net scores shot in this tournament are eligible for the Low Net and Low Gross awards. The winners in each flight will receive an award at the conclusion of the season.

 

 

                                                               Scratch Partners / Fall Classic Qualifier

                               

Teams: Two Man teams. Computer picks Teams

 

Flights: In flight.

 

Handicap: Scratch.

 

Format: Four ball stroke play. All players play medal on each hole. All players record every stroke until they hole out. All players should hole out on every hole. You may not pick up in this Tournament. At least one player on the team must hole out and only a holed-out score may be used.  Failure of at least one player on the team to complete the hole will result in disqualification of the team from the tournament.

 

Qualifier: Your net score at 95% hdcp will count as your Fall Classic Qualifying score. You may not pick for your score to be considered for  Fall Classic Qualifying.

 

Scorecard: The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member. After each hole, the marker shall record both partner’s GROSS score next to their name. It is recommended that each competitor keep their own score on an unofficial scorecard. The marker shall also select the player with the best GROSS score on the hole and write that score on the “Best Ball” line.

 

Awards: Gross and net scores shot in this tournament are eligible for the Low Net and Low Gross awards. The winners in each flight will receive an award at the conclusion of the season.

 

                                                               

                             Fall Classic

 

Teams: None.

 

Flights: Across flights.

 

Qualifier: Top 60 Qualifiers from Scratch Partners / that signup to play.

 

Handicap: 95% allowance, applied to gross score.

 

Format:  This is a two round event that takes place over one weekend. All players will play in Round 1 Saturday and Round 2 Sunday.  You must commit to play both rounds.  Scratch Partners will act as the qualifier for the Fall Classic. The field is top 60 players (net score) that signup to play. All players play medal on each hole.  All players record every stroke until they hole out.  All players must hole out on every hole.  You may not pick up in this tournament. Net scores from both Saturday and Sunday rounds will be totaled to determine the order of finish. 

Scorecard:  The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member.

 

                                       Projected Purse

Place	$		Place	$
1	150		16	45
2	130		17	40
3	100		18	40
4	95		19	40
5	90		20	35
6	85		21	35
7	80		22	30
8	75		23	30
9	70		24	30
10	65		25	25
11	60		26	25
12	60		27	25
13	55		28	20
14	50		29	20
15	45		30	20

 

 

The Crab Meadow Interclub is open for signup and is scheduled for October 10th. The Scratch Partners Tournament is the qualifier to participate in this tournament. There will be 18 players from each club playing a two man Nassau, 5 matches at Crab Meadow and 4 matches at Smithtown Landing. Lunch will be at Crab Meadow on the patio, social distancing observed, for those that would like to attend at a cost of $20 a player. Lunch will include hamburger, hot dogs, chicken, sides, beer and soda. Cost for play is $47 which includes greens fee ($38) and prize $9 for team low net, 1st ( $100 ) and 2nd ( $50 ), at both SL and CM. Cart fee will be the players responsibility. Indicate when you sign up in the message section whether you are going to attend the lunch. For those who make the cut, payment will be required prior to October 1st.  Please pay via Venmo to @weberockin

123 Best Ball

 

 

Teams:         Four Man teams. You may request teammates however the committee may deny that request if the four players don’t fall across flights in an equitable manner. Teams with less than four players will be assigned a blind by the committee

 

Flights:        Across flights.

 

Handicap:    85% allowance, applied by hole.

 

Signup:        Signup online during the registration period. Indicate the names of your requested teammates in the notes.

 

Tee time:     Tee times and captains will be assigned by the committee. All players will be notified via email. Any member that changes his tee time (pairing) without the permission of the Tournament Committee will be disqualified from the tournament. The only allowable reason for change will be if that player becomes a single and would have no marker.

 

Format:        All players play medal on each hole.  All players record every stroke until they hole out.  All players should hole out on every hole unless they are out of the hole.  The team score is counted as follows…

 

                     Holes # 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16 – Count 1 lowest net score

                     Holes # 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 – Count 2 combined lowest net scores

                     Holes # 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 – Count 3 combined lowest net scores

 

                     If a player is out of the hole, they may pick up to speed up play.  In this case the marker will record the score the competitor was most likely to get or the maximum score of Net Double Bogey for that competitor on that hole, whichever is less.  The team may not use the score of a player who picked up.  At least one player on the team must hole out where only 1 score is required. At least two players must hole out on holes where 2 scores are required. At least three players must hole out on holes where 3 scores are required. Failure of the team to hole out as required will result in disqualification of the team from the tournament.

 

Scorecard:   The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member. Record team score on the “Best Ball” line as follows…

 

                     Holes # 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16 – Record lowest net score

                     Holes # 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 – Total and record 2 lowest net scores

                     Holes # 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 – Total and record 3 lowest net scores

 

Conclusion: The marker should total the front, back and overall scores for each competitor in the group. For team events, the marker should also total the team’s score. If applicable, subtract each player’s handicap allowance from their gross score and record their net score.  Competitors are responsible for verifying their gross score on each hole but should also verify their totals. All competitors must sign the scorecard. The marker should sign a second time as marker and date the scorecard. Post your net score on the tournament sheet.  The marker is responsible for returning the official scorecard to the SLMGA box once it has been verified by all competitors.  All players adjusted gross scores using WHS Max Net Double Bogey Method will automatically be posted to the GHIN system at the completion of the Tournament. (DO NOT POST YOUR SCORE) 

 

Ties:             Ties will be decided by a match of cards as described in the tournament procedures.

 

Results:       Scores are not official until verified by the tournament committee. Results will be posted on the website and are deemed official once chits have been issued.

 

More Info:   See tournament procedures in the official membership book.  Refer to rule 31 (applies to all four players) in the USGA Rules of Golf.  Rule 31-4 applies except that each player’s score should be recorded on the scorecard.

 

123 Best Ball

 

 

Teams:         Four Man teams. You may request teammates however the committee may deny that request if the four players don’t fall across flights in an equitable manner. Teams with less than four players will be assigned a blind by the committee

 

Flights:        Across flights.

 

Handicap:    85% allowance, applied by hole.

 

Signup:        Signup online during the registration period. Indicate the names of your requested teammates in the notes.

 

Tee time:     Tee times and captains will be assigned by the committee. All players will be notified via email. Any member that changes his tee time (pairing) without the permission of the Tournament Committee will be disqualified from the tournament. The only allowable reason for change will be if that player becomes a single and would have no marker.

 

Format:        All players play medal on each hole.  All players record every stroke until they hole out.  All players should hole out on every hole unless they are out of the hole.  The team score is counted as follows…

 

                     Holes # 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16 – Count 1 lowest net score

                     Holes # 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 – Count 2 combined lowest net scores

                     Holes # 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 – Count 3 combined lowest net scores

 

                     If a player is out of the hole, they may pick up to speed up play.  In this case the marker will record the score the competitor was most likely to get or the maximum score of Net Double Bogey for that competitor on that hole, whichever is less.  The team may not use the score of a player who picked up.  At least one player on the team must hole out where only 1 score is required. At least two players must hole out on holes where 2 scores are required. At least three players must hole out on holes where 3 scores are required. Failure of the team to hole out as required will result in disqualification of the team from the tournament.

 

Scorecard:   The captain should pick up the pre-printed official scorecard in the pro shop, if available, otherwise he should prepare your group’s own official scorecard. Choose a member of your group to act as the marker for the group. That person must be an SLMGA member. Record team score on the “Best Ball” line as follows…

 

                     Holes # 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16 – Record lowest net score

                     Holes # 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 – Total and record 2 lowest net scores

                     Holes # 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 – Total and record 3 lowest net scores

 

Conclusion: The marker should total the front, back and overall scores for each competitor in the group. For team events, the marker should also total the team’s score. If applicable, subtract each player’s handicap allowance from their gross score and record their net score.  Competitors are responsible for verifying their gross score on each hole but should also verify their totals. All competitors must sign the scorecard. The marker should sign a second time as marker and date the scorecard. Post your net score on the tournament sheet.  The marker is responsible for returning the official scorecard to the SLMGA box once it has been verified by all competitors.  All players adjusted gross scores using WHS Max Net Double Bogey Method will automatically be posted to the GHIN system at the completion of the Tournament. (DO NOT POST YOUR SCORE) 

 

Ties:             Ties will be decided by a match of cards as described in the tournament procedures.

 

Results:       Scores are not official until verified by the tournament committee. Results will be posted on the website and are deemed official once chits have been issued.

 

More Info:   See tournament procedures in the official membership book.  Refer to rule 31 (applies to all four players) in the USGA Rules of Golf.  Rule 31-4 applies except that each player’s score should be recorded on the scorecard.

 

                      SLMGA CUP

 

Teams: Two 30 Man Teams.

 

Flights: Across flights.

 

Qualifiers: In every qualifying tournament you participate in you will be awarded points based on your finish in the tournament. The more tournaments you participate in, the more points you will be able to accumulate. At the cutoff point toward the end of the season the top 60-point winners will qualify to play in this event. If all qualifiers do not register to play in this event, players that have registered will drop down to fill open positions until 60 players are reached. The points awarded for each qualifying tournament are defined below.

 

Captains:   One captain will be selected to head each team. The two captains will select the players they want on their team from the pool of qualifiers. Captains will also decide who from their team will play in each match. The procedures for both are described below. Indicate in the notes when you register if you would like to be a captain. The two volunteers with the highest point totals will be chosen as captains.

 

Handicap: In singles, 100% allowance, applied by hole off the low ball in the group. In teams, 90% allowance, applied by hole off the low ball in the group.  Handicaps will be determined the Monday before play starts and then updated after the first weekend on the Monday before second weekend.

 

Rounds: There will be 4 rounds played on consecutive weekends.  Round 1 will be on Saturday of weekend 1, round 2 on Sunday of weekend 1, round 3 on Saturday of weekend 2, and round 4 on Sunday of weekend 2. You must be able to play at least one day. If you are unable to one day, don’t register.

 

Signup: Signup online during the registration period. Since not every qualifier will register to play, sign up even if you haven’t qualified in the top 60. You never know.

Format: Each round will be played by 36 players, 18 from each team. The captain will determine who plays in each match. Captains must put each player in at least 2 matches unless they are only able to play in 1. Captains may choose to play in 0 to 4 rounds at their own discretion.

 

Rounds 1 and 2 are Four Ball match play.  The game is played by holes.  The hole is won by the team whose best ball is the fewest net strokes.  If the hole is “halved”, then neither team gets credit for the hole. There will be a total of 9 points awarded in each round.

 

Rounds 3 and 4 are Singles Match play.  The game is played by holes.  The hole is won by the player who holes his ball in the fewer strokes.  If the hole is “halved”, then neither player gets credit for the hole. There will be a total of 18 points awarded in each round.

 

For the tournament there is a total of 54 points awarded. The winning team will be the one that accumulates at least 27½ points.  If both teams finish with 27 points all players will split the total prize fund equally. Each captain will receive an additional 25 points in chits on top of what their team wins.

 

A side may concede his opponent’s next stroke at any time provided the opponent’s ball is at rest. The opponent is considered to have holed out with his next stroke and the ball may be removed by either side.  A side may concede a hole at any time prior to the start or conclusion of that hole. A side may concede a match at any time prior to the start or conclusion of that match.  A concession may not be declined or withdrawn.

 

If a side is “out of the hole” the player(s) may pick up to speed up play.  In this case the marker will record the score the player(s) was most likely to get or the maximum score of Net Double Bogey for them on that hole, whichever is less.  In Four Ball format, in order to win a hole, at least one player on the winning team must hole out or have a putt or the hole conceded.  Failure of at least one player to complete the hole will result in loss of hole.

                    

The side that wins the match is awarded 1 point. If there is a tie at the end of the match each side is awarded ½ point. Points won will be added to the team point total.

 

Scorecard:   If available, pick up pre-printed scorecards in the pro shop, otherwise prepare your own scorecard. One competitor will be declared the marker and will keep score for both sides in the match.  All players will play off the low handicap in the match. For example, if the low handicap is an 8, a player with a 12 handicap would receive a stroke on the 4 highest rated holes. Place a dot on each hole that a player receives a stroke on (place two dots if they receive two strokes).  After each hole, the marker shall record each competitor’s GROSS score next to his name. The marker should keep a separate line to indicate the standing in the match. In Four Ball, an additional line on the scorecard should be marked “Best Ball”. Select the player with the best net score on the hole and write that score on the “Best Ball” line.

Ties: Matches ending in a tie will split the point.

 

Prizes: See the Tournament Schedule and Prize Fund for the exact amount awarded to each member of the winning and losing teams. Each captain will also be awarded an additional 25 point voucher.

 

Rainouts: In the event that the course is closed due to inclement weather, or the tournament committee declares a rainout, the remaining schedule of the event will be affected. If round 1 is rained out, rounds 2, 3 and 4 will also be rescheduled.  If round 2 is rained out, rounds 3 and 4 will also be rescheduled.  If round 3 is rained out, round 4 will also be rescheduled.  If an individual is unable to compete on the rain date they must concede the match.

 

                                           Qualifying Tournament Points

           Any Match Play Events – 2500 points to the winner, 1250 points to the loser.

 

 

Stroke Play Events
				Place	Points
				1	10000
				2	8000
				3	6500
				4	5250
				5	4250
				6	3500
				7	3000
				8	2750
				9	2600
				10	2500
				11+	2000

 

 

Monday December 6th at the Watermill Inn 7PM.