TIE BREAKERS

In the event of a tie – there will be a Playoff;  only in the majors the player
who wins the first hole will determine the WINNER! 

In the event of a tie in a regular tourament  there will be a scorecard playoff.

Our 2 man best ball and other fundrasining events the purse will be divided up equally. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather,
the missed tournament will be re-scheduled for the last two weekends before the
“Players Championship Tournament”. If
rain persists after nine holes, the tournament will be called completed and
scores tallied to determine the winner.

Every committed  player is expected to show up at the schedule course unless called off by the director. if not the player maybe responsible for the green fee imposed by the golf course. the League will not be responsible for no shows and late call offs the day of the tournament. 

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Cell phones on vibrate only.
2. Dress code – Polo shirts, long pants and shorts are
    permitted. No cutoffs.
3. Scoring HGL – Each player will be
    responsible for keeping the score of his/her playing partner. The scores must follow the guidelines of the sample scorecard above.
4. Any discrepancies will be decided by the board; who will have the final say.
5. Players must show up one half hour before tee time.
6. Players must sign and verify his or her scorecard before turning it in, and once the scorecard is turned in, it cannot be changed.
7. Slow Play is not allowed; player will be warned twice and then penalized.
8. Balls must be marked at the start of the tournament on the number one tee box to make sure each will be playing the right  ball.
9. Must register for each tournament two weeks in advance.
10. Rain out tournaments will be rescheduled in between the end of the regular season and the CULTURE CUP tournament.
11.  How To Get A Beginning Handicap: 

*Carry over from 2017  Season *Submit 4-Scorecards (signed) to the League Staff to confirm your average score.

 The League reserves the right to not accept your signed scorecards after review.

*Official USGA Handicap or GHIN (Course/Club) 

*Submit 4-Scorecards (signed) to the League to confirm your average score.  Glenbrook  Golf Course 8205 N. Bayou

The League reserves the right to not accept your  signed scorecards after review.

 12.  Provisional Ball: You may not return to the tee box: - We are a weekend golf tour....for speed of play, please hit a provisional shot if you think your ball went out of bounds. If your ball is in bounds you can pick up your provisional shot, with no penalty, and play your original ball. If no provisional shot is played and you realize your ball did go out of bounds, you MAY NOT return back to the tee.  Please play your next shot as a lateral hazard, but you are hitting "4" due to stroke and distance

13.  SLOW PLAY  - 20 MINUTES  

* Any Group that is more than 20-minutes behind the group in front of you after 9-holes, your entire 4-some will receive a 1-stroke penalty.     

* Any Group that is more than 20-minutes behind the group in front of you after 18-holes, your entire 4-some will receive a 2-stroke penalty. 

* You can also be assessed both penalties. 

If it is only "1" slow player in your group, you may APPEAL after the completion of your round. 

Appeals will be reviewed on a case by case basis only in the scoring area after the completion of the round and prior to the return of a player’s scorecard.  Please note that consideration will be giving for the following: 

 Your group plays in 4 hours in 30 less

you will not be penalized

14.  No Refunds:  Once the tournament starts there is and a player has started play no money will be given back. 

15. Rules Interpretation: -   During a round, if there is a disagreement on how to apply a rule, play a second ball as well as the original ball and write down both scores on the scorecard.  Upon completion of the round, present the circumstances to the Tournament Committee made up of the League staff, and the local Club Pro who will settle all disputes and their rulings will be final.

16. GOLF GENIUS :   The correct scores must be placed in after each hole and check at the turn and before the official scorecard is turned in. The Scorecard and Golf Genius need to match throughout the round. If not a one-shot infraction will be placed on your card. It is your responsibility that they are correct before your scorecard is turned in. 

17. SENIOR AGE 65     Seniors will be allowed to play one box up in their flight but their handicap will be adjusted through golf genius. 

Regular USGA Rules Apply with Course
Rules and Regulations

Handicap 

Handicap is established after the third round,

6 Stroke Minimum over handicap will be applied

            Example: A) Player’s handicap is 20

                    Player shoots 75

                    Player is awarded 6 strokes

                    Player will not be awarded 20 strokes (limit is 6)

B)    
Player’s handicap is 15

Player shoots 87

Player is awarded all 15 strokes

Player’s score is 72

  For players who enter the tour without a handicap, we will use the Callaway system to establish their score.