Men's League Rules - 2008

1. Eleven (11) points per player
2. Nine (9) hole-by-hole points
3. Two (2) net total round points 

1. 1. Each team player is allowed one point for a win per hole, 1/2 point for a hole halved and zero points for a hole lost. Given this, a player could win 9 points in the hole -by-hole competition.
2. Each player is allowed two points f or a 9 hole net score, 1 point for a 9 hole net tie and zero points far a 9 hole net loss.
3. Added together, each player can possibly win 11 points for his team. The team could possibly win 22 points. The combination of both team's points will equal 22, with the exception of a forfeit.

1. Lower handicapper of the team plays the lower handicapper of the opposing team.
2. Full handicap stroke allotment, with the lower handicap player giving strokes on the progressively more difficult holes.
3. Score card matching is not allowed.  The scheduled match must be played vs. scheduled opponents on Tuesday, the scheduled night of league.

1. Each participant must have a current USGA handicap.
2. Players may purchase one in the Pro Shop.
3. Players may use a current USGA handicap from another course. In that event, the player is asked to give the Pro Shop their GHIN number so that the club can access the current handicap when making out each week's scorecards.
4. All league (and other rounds, for that matter) must be entered into the MGA computer, so that handicaps are accurate and up-to-date for league competition.
5. Players new to league may transfer their handicap from another course.
6. Players without an established handicap will play at scratch until they post a minimum of five (5) 9 hole scores.

1. Teams will play their scheduled opponents at 5:30pm each Tuesday.
2. Failure to show up for the scheduled match will result in a forfeit.  After a five (5) minute wait, play will begin.  Late player(s) may join the match in progress, but forfeit all holes played to the point they join the match in progress but forfeit all holes played to the point they joined the match until 6:00pm.  After 6:00pm the match is a forfeit even if players arrive.  
3. A team may play one player against two in the event in the event his partner is unable to play on a given league day. 
4. A team may get a substitute(s) to play in the place of one or both of its members.  The substitute must have a current USGA handicap.  The proshop will maintain a list of substitute players.
5. A maximum of three (3) scheduled matches with one or no players is allowed.  On the forth and any subsequent occurrences, the team automatically loses 11 points for one (1) absent partner and 22 points if both partners are absent.

1. The Proshop, Superintendent and Men's League Coordinator will determine whether or not the golf course is playable, or if current/forecasted weather conditions dictate the cancellation of scheduled play.  If in doubt, call the Proshop after 4:00pm on Tuesdays. 
2. Once play begins, any decision to cancel play will be made in accordance with the above stated procedure.  The only exception being in the event of lightening or obvious sever weather, all players should return to the clubhouse or find shelter.  Again, in this event a determination whether or not to resume play will be made in accordance with the above. 

1. Scorecards will be prepared in advance of each weeks scheduled play.
2. Prior to the match, one of the opposing team captains should pick up the scorecard in the proshop.
3. Following completion of the match, each team captain should verify the results of the match, sign, and turn the scorecard into the Proshop. 
4. The Men's league coordinator will maintain responsibility for entering each players score weekly.
5. Incomplete scorecards will not be posted.  A complete scorecard will identify the total points won by each team, and the adjusted gross score for each player.  Each players gross score must be adjusted according to USGA Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) rules.  Mandatory hole by hole adjustments per handicap are posted next to the handicap PC in the Proshop. 

1. USGA Rules will apply.
2. Frequently, the USGA rules are misinterpreted. If there are questions or disputes regarding the rules, or a procedure (i.e. out of bounds, water hazards, test balls, etc.), play two balls and get a ruling when play is completed.  The Men's League Coordinator will be solely responsible for resolving disputes regarding rules and procedures. 
3. If one or more players in the group have a current USGA Rule Book, the team captains may consult it and try to determine how to interpret the rule in question.