2010
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CO-ED LEAGUE RULES

  1. League play is match play- Handicap system based on USGA rules for 9-holes.  Players must be at least 18 years old and need not be members of Gopher Hills Golf Course.
  2. Each team will consist of 4 members each Wednesday.  Each team may consist of any combination of male or female golfers.  Each team should have 2 subs available and must be on team roster.
  3. Sponsor fee is $125 and must be paid to the pro-shop on or before April 30, 2009.  League play starts Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 and will run for 16 weeks.  $16 of each team’s league fee will go to the league secretary.
  4. The entire season will be a 5:15 shotgun start.  This means you are on the starting hole ready to play… not in the clubhouse or parking lot.
  5. There will be a maximum of 14 teams playing in the same bracket.  Teams are assigned randomly and a schedule will be issued.
  6. There will be a First and Second half winner.  The top 4 teams of each half will win money.  Based on 14 teams @ $125 each ($1750) fee breakdown-Secretary.  $225/ 1st & 2nd half purse- 1st $175, 2nd $100, 3rd $50, 4th $25 ($350 each ½) / Year end pay out:  1st $300, 2nd $225, 3rd $175, 4th $125 ($825 total). Payouts will be adjusted to the final number of teams in the league.
  7. Match scoring is based on 21-point match.  2 points for win of hole, 1 point for tie and 0 points for a loss.  3 point bonus to the net medalist.
  8. Each Wednesday the front or back will be played as scheduled.
  9. In the event of inclement weather, the pro-shop will decide whether to play or not.  If carts are pulled, the league will not play.
  10. Captains are responsible to have 4 players each Wednesday.
  11. Forfeit.  A player (or sub) that does not show up will forfeit his match.  A score of 13 & 0 will be recorded in the team totals.  The player who did show up must play his 9 holes and turn in his card, but the score will not count for his handicap.  In the event neither player shows, no points will be given to either team.  If a player shows up late he will lose the 3-point bonus and 2 points for every hole missed.
  12. Whenever possible, it is encouraged to match handicaps as closely as possible.
  13. Summer rules are in effect the entire season unless otherwise specified.
  14. League member’s first night score will set their handicaps.  After play of week 2, an average will be calculated and a new handicap used for week 2.  Average scores will be used until the best 5 of 10 scores are recorded.  Handicaps will be posted each week.  High scores on any hole will be adjusted down per USGA rules.
  15. If in doubt on any ruling, ask the members of your group.  If you still don’t know, play another ball from that spot and ask for a ruling when you get in.
  16. All non-member players are required to pay green fees and have a ticket available for display to the starter.  Failure to do so will disqualify that team’s score for the week ENTIRELY.  Member players must display their member card.
  17. This is a fun league—ENJOY THE NIGHT!!!!!!