Tournaments and Fees

• All tournaments and qualifiers in this document are conducted under the rules of the USGA and the HBHGA Tournament Committee.
• The $100 membership fee covers entry into all tournaments for the year.
• A guest or one time entry fee of $30 per tournament is allowed
• A $10 closest to the pin contest will be held on most tournaments.  Half goes to the player who wins, and the other half to our prize budget.
• Greens fees are not included and are the responsibility of each player

 

Prizes

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• Prize values stated in this document are based on an expected annual membership of 45 golfers.  Actual prize values and number of positions paid may vary based on our actual membership numbers and tournament participation.
• Payouts will be in pro shop gift cards which may be eligible for discounts
• Any individual or team winning two positions in a single tournament will be awarded the greater prize, but they cannot win both prizes. Gross winner is usually awarded first.  The remaining positions are divided among the next best scores and the same option is presented if ties are involved.

 

Tie Breakers and Match of Cards Procedure

When indicated, ties will be resolved using USGA match of cards procedure.

• The winner will be determined from the better total score (net or gross) of the last 18*, 9, 6, 3, or 1 hole(s) played, in that order.  (* 2-day tournaments will start the tie breaker with the better of the last 18 holes played)
• If a tie still exists, the tournament committee coordinators will make a final decision as how to resolve the tie.
• For shotgun events, where teams/players start off on different holes, the tournament committee will declare which 9 holes are the tie break holes.

 

In match play or for sudden death playoffs, we use following (if possible) with any strokes given per the tournament format:

• Play the last hole again
• Play the starting hole
• Fit in where the course has openings.  
• Flip a coin if a consensus cannot be reached.  

 

If for any reason the suggested tie breaking method cannot be pursued, the coordinators for this tournament will make the final decision as how to resolve the tie.

 

Player of the Year

The Player of the Year for the HBHGA association will be determined by a point system where players earn points in each tournament.  The top 8 players will then compete in a final shootout to determine the Player of the Year. 

The points for each of the tournaments will be awarded as follows:

 

Stroke Play			Match Play
Place	Points		Place	Points
1st	100		1st	100
2nd	87.5		2nd	87.5
3rd	75		3rd	75
4th	62.5		4th	62.5
5th	50		For Players not in the top 4:
6th	37.5		Round of 16 win*	20
7th	25		Round of 32 win*	15
8th	12.5		Round of 64 win*	10

 

Details:

• For match play, there are no points for a bye or forfeit.  You must play a match to win points.  Points noted with an * are added together for each win.
• Team events will split points evenly with all team members.
• Ties will be broken as outlined in the tournament descriptions.  If that is not feasible, ties will be awarded the average points of the tied positions.
• Tournaments that award 2 divisions (such as net and gross) will have the points split evenly between the two divisions (ie 50 pts per division). Unlike the money, you can win points in both divisions.
• Some fun tournaments (ie Member Guest) may not have points awarded.

 

Slow Play

Slow play is an issue for all golfers.  The association has a vested interest in maintaining pace of play for all of our tournaments.   We get early tee times on the basis that we make sure to set a good pace for the golf course.  If we can’t maintain pace of play, we may endanger our relationship with the course.

 

We define slow play as playing significantly behind pace with 1 or more open holes in front of you.

Here are some guidelines to help you play faster:

• Look for your ball first.  If feasible (and allowable in the tournament format) you can play your shot and then go help search for others.
• Play a provisional ball when in doubt as to where your ball has come to rest.  Make sure you follow the provisional rules, esp. when dealing with a hazard.
• Keep others on pace.  Encourage people in your group to keep on pace.  Allow others to play through when you are behind.
• If you are walking, hop on the back of a cart in between holes or after tee shots to close the gap with the group in front.

 

Players that don’t abide by the slow play guidelines:

• 1^st offense – receive a warning
• 2^nd offense – 1 stroke penalty
• 3^rd offense – 2 stroke penalty
• 4^th offense – Disqualification

 

Any player that is frequently flagged for slow play may be barred from future tournaments.  All offenses may be appealed to the tournament committee during or directly after the round.

 

Local Rules:

• On #8, the drop zone is by the bottom of the stairs for all tournaments.  Place the ball.
• Any ball striking the power lines or poles in between holes #1 and #2 must be replayed.  Interference from the poles in a player's stance or intended swing will be entitled to relief
• You may play your provisional ball as the ball in play, with appropriate penalties and strokes, even if you find your original ball.  (ie your provisional will be laying +2 strokes).
• Under penalty of 2 shots, you can take relief in the fairway when you have a lost ball or a ball out of bounds.  This does NOT apply to red/yellow penalty areas, or if you have already hit a provisional.  So, for example, if you lose a tee ball in the fescue, you can take relief at the edge of the fairway in line where you think it entered, no closer to the hole under penalty of 2 strokes.  In this case, you would be laying 3 (tee shot + penalty), hitting your 4th shot.
• The cart path on the left side of number 13 and all artificially surfaced paths and artificial turf are played as abnormal course conditions, with relief outlined in rule 16-1.
• On number 9, players get free relief from the barn area, courtyard and wall for swing, stance and line of sight.
• Abnormal course conditions through the green and in bunkers (footprints, not raked, washouts, etc) are entitled to relief.  Rake and place closest to the original spot.
• The drop on hole 16 at the top of the hill is only for disabled golfers, and does not apply to our association.
• In the event that there are 3somes, the players may take an extra shot with the following provisions:
  • No player may take 2 putts in a row. The player taking 2 putts will putt first and last.
  • Player 1 will take all of the shots on holes 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16
  • Player 2 will take all of the shots on holes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17
  • Player 3 will take all of the shots on holes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18

 

In match play or for sudden death playoffs, we use following (if possible) with any strokes given per the tournament format:

• Play the last hole again
• Play the starting hole
• Fit in where the course has openings. 
• Flip a coin if a consensus cannot be reached.  

 

If for any reason the suggested tie breaking method cannot be pursued, the coordinators for this tournament will make the final decision as how to resolve the tie.

 

Slow play is an issue for all golfers.  We have a vested interest in maintaining pace as we get early tee times on the basis that we make sure to set a good pace.   We define slow play as playing significantly behind pace with 1 or more open holes in front of you.

• Play a provisional ball when in doubt to where your ball has come to rest.  Make sure you follow the provisional rules, esp. when dealing with a hazard.
• Look for your ball first.  Hit your shot and then help players look for their ball. 
• Keep others on pace.  Encourage people in your group to keep on pace.  Allow others to play through when you are behind.
• If walking, hop onto a cart in between holes to close the gap with the group in front.

 

Players that don’t abide by the slow play guidelines:

• 1^st offense – receive a warning
• 2^nd offense – be penalized 1 stroke
• 3^rd offense – be penalized 2 strokes
• 4^th offense – be DQ’d

 

 

 

• From selected spot:
  • On the green - balls must be played from selected spot.
  • Through the green - balls may be placed within 1 club length, in the same cut of grass, no nearer the hole.
  • In bunkers and Hazards - balls may be placed within 1 club length, in the bunker/hazard, no nearer the hole.

 

• Rules for 3somes:
• The B and C player will rotate taking an extra shot, per hole
• On the green, the player taking the extra shot will putt first and last. 

 

• Prize Money: (in the event of a tie, the total prize money will be split)
  • $240 to 1^st Place Team
  • $160 to 2^nd Place Team

 

The Mayor’s Cup                                    Signup Deadline April 14^th

           

Two Person Better Ball Match Play

• A season long match play tournament between teams of 2 players
• We will have one big single elimination bracket this year. 
• The top 4 finishers from last year will be seeded 1-4 respectively. 
• The rest of the bracket will be seeded randomly from the signup
• Matches to be played throughout the year with teams scheduling their own matches. 
• Deadlines will be set based on signup.  Teams not making the deadline will forfeit the match.

 

 

Details:

• Using the GHIN app, 90% of course handicap on the day of the match, and then adjusted again off of the low person in the group. 
• You should do this in the GHIN app as rounding errors may occur if you do it by hand.
• Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
• Pick your own team
• Singles are encouraged to sign up and we will try to match you with a partner.  The last unmatched single on the signup sheet may run into the possibility of not having a partner and thus, be unable to play

 

In case of ties, teams should try to (with handicaps as appropriate):

• Play the last hole again
• Play the starting hole
• Fit in where the course has openings.  
• Contact the tournament committee or flip a coin if players are not in agreement.

 

Prizes:

• $120 1^st Place

• $80 2^nd Place

 

 

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure: last 9, 6, 3, 1

 

 

 

Pick your Poison                                        May 18

 

• Two Person modified Better Ball 18 Hole Stroke Play
• 85% Handicap
• Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other
• Pick your own team. 
  • Singles are encouraged to sign up and we will try to match you with a partner.  The last unmatched single on the signup sheet may run into the possibility of not having a partner and thus, be unable to play.

 

• Format

• Each player plays their own ball through the hole

• The team score is the better ball of partners with the exception that each player’s score must be selected 9 times (9 x 2 = 18)

  • Player A’s net score will be used for 9 holes in any order

  • Player B’s net score will be used for 9 holes in any order

• The team will decide after each hole is completed which player’s score will count as the team’s score on that hole and notify their playing partners

• Teams can’t change those designations later in the round

• The maximum score for a player will be capped at net double, even for players that don’t finish the hole.

 

• Prize Money:
  • $120 to 1^st place team
  • $80 to 2^nd place team

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure

 

The Memorial: 40 Ball                                                               June 1

 

• Four Person modified 18 Hole Net Stroke Play
  • 100% Handicap
  • Players will play from tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
  • Tournament Committee to establish teams based on handicaps.

 

• Format
• The team needs to record 40 net scores over the 18 hole round
• Each player plays their own ball through the hole
• After each hole, the team will decide to count 1-4 of the net scores towards the 40 score total.
• Threesomes will have the option to count one players’ net score twice for the hole.
• Score keeping should record the number of scores taken, total net, and +/-
• The maximum score for a player will be capped at net double, even for players that don’t finish the hole.

 

• Prize Money
  • $240 to 1^st Place Team
  • $160 to 2^nd Place Team

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure

High Bridge Classic (MAJOR)   June 15-16

           

• Two Person Best Ball 36 Hole Stroke Play
• 85% Handicap
• Team score for the hole is the better net score of the 2 players
• Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
• The same tee box and handicap will be used for both days.
• Pick your own team. 
  • Singles are encouraged to sign up and we will try to match you with a partner.  The last unmatched single on the signup sheet may run into the possibility of not having a partner and thus, be unable to play.

 

• 1^st place ties shall be resolved using a sudden death playoff.  If possible, the playoff should try to follow this order, with players taking handicap strokes where applicable:
  • Replay the last hole
  • Replay the starting hole
  • Fit in where the course has openings. 
• Ties for 2^nd or 3^rd place will be done by a match of cards in the last 18, 9, 6, 3, 1 holes played.
• If for any reason the suggested tie breaking method cannot be pursued, the coordinators for this tournament will make the final decision as how to resolve the tie.

 

• Prizes:
  • $240 to Winning Team
  • $160 to 2^nd place Team
  • $80 to 3^rd place team

 

High Bridge Classic (MAJOR)   June 15-16

           

• Two Person Best Ball 36 Hole Stroke Play
• 85% Handicap
• Team score for the hole is the better net score of the 2 players
• Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
• The same tee box and handicap will be used for both days.
• Pick your own team. 
  • Singles are encouraged to sign up and we will try to match you with a partner.  The last unmatched single on the signup sheet may run into the possibility of not having a partner and thus, be unable to play.

 

• 1^st place ties shall be resolved using a sudden death playoff.  If possible, the playoff should try to follow this order, with players taking handicap strokes where applicable:
  • Replay the last hole
  • Replay the starting hole
  • Fit in where the course has openings. 
• Ties for 2^nd or 3^rd place will be done by a match of cards in the last 18, 9, 6, 3, 1 holes played.
• If for any reason the suggested tie breaking method cannot be pursued, the coordinators for this tournament will make the final decision as how to resolve the tie.

 

• Prizes:
  • $240 to Winning Team
  • $120 to 2^nd place Team
  • $80 to 3^rd place team

 

Member Guest                                                                          June 29

 

• Two Person teams made up of an HBHGA member and a guest
  • Members will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Members that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
  • Guest tees will be determined based on age and handicap.

 

• Format will be made up of 2 flights:
  • Scramble Flight
    • 2 person 18 hole scramble, no hcp
  • Net Flight
    • 2 person 18 hole better ball
    • 85% hcp

 

• Prize Money:
  • Payouts determined by signup for each flight

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure

Member Guest                                                                          June 29

 

• Two Person teams made up of an HBHGA member and a guest
  • Members will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Members that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
  • Guest tees will be determined based on age and handicap.

 

• Format will be made up of 2 flights:
  • Scramble Flight
    • 2 person 18 hole scramble, no hcp
  • Net Flight
    • 2 person 18 hole better ball
    • 85% hcp

 

• Prize Money:
  • Payouts determined by signup for each flight

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure

 

 

President’s Cup (Gross)                                    throughout August

Vice President’s Cup (Net)                              matches start July 20

 

Singles match play to determine the best gross & net player in the association

 

• President’s Cup
  • Gross, no handicap
  • Brackets determined by hcp index.  Last year’s winner is the #1 seed
  • Black tees for Men.  White tees for Women (with course adjustment)
  • Matches can take place throughout August and later, given that we have a lower number of players in this flight

 

• Vice President’s Cup
  • Net, 100% Hcp on the day of the match, adjusted off of the low handicap
  • Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
  • Players do not have to play the same tees for each match, ONLY if you equally play two sets of tees or blend.
  • Brackets:
    • The top 4 finishers from last year will be seeded 1-4 respectively. 
    • The rest of the bracket will be seeded randomly from the signup
  • Deadlines for this fight:
  • Players need get the first and second round matches completed by Aug 11.
    • Third round matches should be completed by Sept 8^th
    • The finals should be completed before Sept 22^nd

 

• All results must be communicated back to the tournament committee, which will update the rest of the competitors

 

• In case of ties, players should try to (with handicaps as appropriate):
  • Play the last hole again
  • Play the starting hole
  • Fit in where the course has openings.   Contact the tournament committee or flip a coin if players are not in agreement.

 

• Prizes (for both Cups):
  • $120 1^st place
  • $80 2^nd place
  • $40 3^rd place

President’s Cup (Gross)                                    throughout August

Vice President’s Cup (Net)                              matches start July 20

 

Singles match play to determine the best gross & net player in the association

 

• President’s Cup
  • Gross, no handicap
  • Brackets determined by hcp index.  Last year’s winner is the #1 seed
  • Black tees for Men.  White tees for Women (with course adjustment)
  • Matches can take place throughout August and later, given that we have a lower number of players in this flight

 

• Vice President’s Cup
  • Net, 100% Hcp on the day of the match, adjusted off of the low handicap
  • Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
  • Players do not have to play the same tees for each match, ONLY if you equally play two sets of tees or blend.
  • Brackets:
    • The top 4 finishers from last year will be seeded 1-4 respectively. 
    • The rest of the bracket will be seeded randomly from the signup
  • Deadlines for this fight:
  • Players need get the first and second round matches completed by Aug 11.
    • Third round matches should be completed by Sept 8^th
    • The finals should be completed before Sept 22^nd

 

• All results must be communicated back to the tournament committee, which will update the rest of the competitors

 

• In case of ties, players should try to (with handicaps as appropriate):
  • Play the last hole again
  • Play the starting hole
  • Fit in where the course has openings.   Contact the tournament committee or flip a coin if players are not in agreement.

 

• Prizes (for both Cups):
  • $120 1^st place
  • $80 2^nd place
  • $40 3^rd place

2 Person Multiple Shot                                                            July 27

 

• Tournament Format:
  • 2 person 18 Hole stroke play, with 3 formats over each 6 holes (6-6-6)

 

• The first 6 holes will be a 2 person scramble
  • Between both players, playing the best shot within 1 club length keeping the same course condition or cut of grass.  On the green, the balls will be played from the same spot.
• The second 6 holes will be a 2 person better ball
  • The best net score between team members at the end of each hole will be recorded for the team score.
• The final 6 holes will be a 2 person modified Pinehurst
  • Every hole begins with both players on a side playing drives. After their tee shots, the partners pick the best and play alternate shot from there.  This applies to the par 3s as well.  At no time will a player strike the same ball twice in succession. (Ie if Player A’s drive is chosen, Player B will take the next shot).

 

• Players pick their own teams.
• Players should play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
  • Singles are encouraged to sign up and we will try to match you with a partner.  The last unmatched single on the signup sheet may run into the possibility of not having a partner and thus, be unable to play.

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure.

 

• Handicaps:  The appropriate formula will be used for each format with strokes on the hardest holes for each 6 hole segment (1-6, 7-12, 13-18)
  • Scramble Hcp: (35% of low hcp + 15% of high hcp) / 3
  • Better Ball Hcp:  85% of course hcp / 3
  • Pinehurst Hcp: (60% of low hcp + 40% of high hcp) / 3

 

• Prizes:
  • $120 to Winning Team
  • $80 to 2^nd Place Team

 

Civil War Ryder Cup                                                           Sept 14-15

 

• An internal Ryder Cup match where the 2 teams will be comprised of association members. 

 

• From the signup interest,
  • 2 captains will be picked based on the current POTY standings
  • 2 teams will be picked by the captains, alternating picks
  • Players can still signup even if they can only play one of the days.  We will balance the teams given participation at the time of signup

 

• Match opponents for both days will be matched by the captains at a meeting before the event, and again after the first day is completed.

 

• Format on Day 1:
  • 9 Hole Four Ball match (2 person net better ball)
  • 9 Hole Pinehurst match play (2 person net alternate shot)
  • Every hole begins with both players on a side playing drives. After their tee shots, the partners pick the best and play alternate shot from there.  This applies to the par 3s as well.  At no time will a player strike the same ball twice in succession. (Ie if Player A’s drive is chosen, Player B will take the next shot).
  • Note if we have an odd number of players on each team, we will send out a 2 some that will play an individual 18 hole match

 

• Format on Day 2:
  • 18 hole net individual match play

 

• Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
• 90% handicap for better ball, played off of the low hcp in the group
• Pinehurst Hcp: (60% of low + 40% of high hcp) / 2, played off of the low team
• 100% handicap for individual matches, played off of the low hcp in the pair

 

• In the event of a tie, the following tie breaker will be followed:
  • Each team will choose a 2 person team
  • We will play a sudden death Four Ball match with handicaps
  • If for any reason the suggested tie breaking method cannot be pursued, the coordinators for this tournament will make the final decision as how to resolve the tie

 

• Prize Money:
  • Teams will make the bets between themselves.  Drinks and food will be provided.

Civil War Ryder Cup                                                           Sept 14-15

 

• An internal Ryder Cup match where the 2 teams will be comprised of association members. 

 

• From the signup interest,
  • 2 captains will be picked based on the current POTY standings
  • 2 teams will be picked by the captains, alternating picks
  • Players can still signup even if they can only play one of the days.  We will balance the teams given participation at the time of signup

 

• Match opponents for both days will be matched by the captains at a meeting before the event, and again after the first day is completed.

 

• Format on Day 1:
  • 9 Hole Four Ball match (2 person net better ball)
  • 9 Hole Pinehurst match play (2 person net alternate shot)
  • Every hole begins with both players on a side playing drives. After their tee shots, the partners pick the best and play alternate shot from there.  This applies to the par 3s as well.  At no time will a player strike the same ball twice in succession. (Ie if Player A’s drive is chosen, Player B will take the next shot).
  • Note if we have an odd number of players on each team, we will send out a 2 some that will play an individual 18 hole match

 

• Format on Day 2:
  • 18 hole net individual match play

 

• Players will play from the tees/blend they normally play.  Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.
• 90% handicap for better ball, played off of the low hcp in the group
• Pinehurst Hcp: (60% of low + 40% of high hcp) / 2, played off of the low team
• 100% handicap for individual matches, played off of the low hcp in the pair

 

• In the event of a tie, the following tie breaker will be followed:
  • Each team will choose a 2 person team
  • We will play a sudden death Four Ball match with handicaps
  • If for any reason the suggested tie breaking method cannot be pursued, the coordinators for this tournament will make the final decision as how to resolve the tie

 

• Prize Money:
  • Teams will make the bets between themselves.  Drinks and food will be provided.