Each team will play five matches of two-man, net best ball against each team in their division.

Points will be awarded as follows: 2 points a hole per win; 1 point a hole per tie; 0 points for a hole loss. There will be an additional point awarded at the end of the match to the team with the most match points. Should the teams tie their match then no additional points will be awarded for ties.

A total of 19 points are available for each match (18 points for tied matches). The team with the most points after five matches will be declared the division winner.

A team may play a hole(s) with only one player. Should a team be unable to produce a single player for a hole(s), they will receive no points. The competing team will play their net best ball score against par. The competing team receives 2 points for a hole win; (birdie or better), one point for a tie (par), and zero points for a loss (bogey or worse). An extra point would be awarded if the competing team scores a minimum of 10 points for the match. (See scoring section.)

Each of the five division winners, the second-place teams in each division, and two wild card teams, will advance to the Finals on Saturday afternoon. Wild card teams will consist of the top two scoring teams not to win or place second in their division.

The Finals will consist of a nine-hole, two-man, modified alternate shot event. Player A will tee off on odd holes and Player B will tee off on the even holes. The teams will decide which player is Player A and B. Alternate shot format will be played after the tee shot on each hole.

The alternate shot final will be handicapped as follows:

- Division winners will receive 100% of their nine-hole team tournament handicap.
- Second-place teams will receive 75% of their nine-hole team tournament handicap.

- Wild card teams will receive 60% of their nine-hole team tournament handicap.

Tie-Breakers For Division Winners, Second-place, & Wild Card Winners:

Tie-Breakers For Division, Second Place & Wild Card Winners:

- Winner of any head to head match competition.

- Overall team win percentage during match play.

- Total points in Match #5 (the last team match played).

- Total points in Match #4.

- Total points in Match #3.

- Total points in Match #2.

- Total points in Match #1.

- Chip off on #9.

The winners will be decided by their low nine-hole scores at the end of the five matches. Should two or more teams be tied, the tie-beakers will be determined in the order listed until such time a winner is decided:

Tie-Breakers For Nine-Hole Modified Alternate Shot Finals:

A tie for 1st place will be decided by a sudden death playoff of two-man modified alternate shot format. All teams tied for first place will replay Hole #18 until a winner is declared. The playoff will be handicapped. Each tie-break team will receive 100% of their tournament Finals handicap.

Any ties for places 2-6 will be determined by a chip off.

SCORING

Official scoring is via the LIVE TOURNEY mobile scoring app. Your ID is listed on your scorecard. Teams should double-check their backup scorecard against their official online scorecard to confirm scores are correct. Players have 15 minutes, after inputting the scores on their last hole, to check their scores on LIVE TOURNEY. Once the 15 minutes have passed, all scores will be locked, and you have effectively signed your scorecard and left the scoring area.

Match play points are awarded as follows:

2 points for a hole win;
1 point for a hole tie;
0 points for a hole loss.
One additional point awarded to the winner of the match.

No additional points are awarded for tied matches. A maximum total of 19 points are available for each match.

Local and tournament rule interpretations are at the discretion of the golf professional(s).

REGISTRATION

All members and guests must sign in at the registration desk to receive the rules and scorecards no later than 30 minutes prior to the match.

DIVISION SHIRTS

Each player will receive a personalized shirt that represents the color of their division. Each team member MUST wear their division shirt on the Saturday of the tournament. If one or both team member(s) fails to wear their division shirt during the Saturday match, the team will be penalized 2 points from their total during the match. For example, if that team wins the match 11 points to 8 points, their score total would be altered by 2 points to reflect an 9-8 match score. Further, any team qualifying for the finals, but not wearing their division shirt(s) during the finals, will be accessed an additional 2 stroke penalty during the finals.

FORMAT & RULES

RULES OF PLAY: The 2023 USGA changes to the Rules of Golf will be in effect for the tournament. Unless otherwise indicated, USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. In addition to the Local Rules discussed below. All disputes regarding any aspect of tournament play will be reviewed by the tournament committee. All rules decisions by the tournament committee are final.

TEES: All players must continue playing the declared tee throughout the round.

PROCEDURE: If there is any doubt as to procedure during play, play a 2nd ball and follow the procedures of Rule 20.1c(3). 5)

PREFFERED LIES: For all rounds, the ball must be played as it lies and may not be moved unless the ball is in a marked ground under repair area.

OUT OF BOUNDS: All out of bounds boundaries are marked with white stakes.

PENALTY AREAS: As an additional option under if a ball comes to rest in a penalty area, a player may drop a ball in the drop zone (Rule 17.1).

ABNORMAL GROUND CONDITIONS: Flowerbeds and planting areas are considered abnormal ground conditions and players must take relief.

RELIEF FROM MAINTENANCE FENCE 9 / 18: A player may take swing relief from the maintenance fence near the west side of the green on 9 / 18. One club length, no closer to the hole. Players should determine their stance and swing that allows them to not hit the fence, then drop the ball within one club length of that spot.

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Players are allowed to use devices that measure distance and slope only. The use of devices that gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play are not permitted, unless the additional feature that gauges or measures these conditions can be deactivated during competition. A player in breach of this rule will be subject to disqualification under Rule 14-3.

CODE OF CONDUCT: Players are expected to (1) know and play by the Rules of Golf, (2) conduct themselves at all times in a sportsmanlike manner, (3) respect the golf course and the rights of other players, (4) fulfill their playing obligations and (5) know and abide by the Pace of Play Policy. If the committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, including but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct (cheating, damaging the golf course, defacing club property, using loud obscene language, throwing clubs, etc.), it may impose a penalty of DISQUALIFICATION and possible suspension from future play in Men's Club tournaments.