1. 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 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.

 

2. Prizes

• 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.

 

3. 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.

• Handicap strokes will be applied to playoff holes as allocated per tournament rules.

 

In match play or for sudden death playoffs, we use following (if possible):

• Play the last hole again
• Play the starting hole
• Fit in where the course has openings.  

 

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.

4.  Tournament Player of the Year

The tournament player of the year for the HBHGA association will be determined by a point system.  Points for each of the tournaments will be awarded as follows:

 

Place	Stroke Play	Match Play
1st	100	100
2nd	87.5	87.5
3rd	75	75
4th	62.5	62.5
5th	50	31.25
6th	37.5	31.25
7th	25	31.25
8th	12.5	31.25

 

Details:

• 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.
• Individual events that have less than 10 participants will have the points scaled down proportionally.  For example, if we only have 7 participants, we will award 70% of the above points.  If we only have 4, we will award 40% of the above points, etc… This does not apply to team events.

 

5.  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. (Rule 27-2)
• 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:

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

The Opener                                                                                April 15

 

• 18 Holes – 4 Player Scramble
• Tournament Committee to establish teams based on handicaps.

 

• On each hole, each team member drives and the best drive is selected. Each team member then plays a second shot from the spot where the selected drive lay, and the best second shot is selected. This process is repeated until the hole is completed.
• Each team member’s tee shot must be selected at least twice over the 18 holes.

 

• Tees
• Everyone plays the tees/blend they normally play, including the first hole.
• Players that equally play 2 sets of tees/blend, may choose one or the other.  The team does not all play from the same tee.
• If you make a birdie or better on the previous hole, players have the option to move up one full tee box for only that hole (ie Red goes to White, not Red/White blend)
• Normal blend players can move up one box from where the blend box is for the that hole.  See the course score card for the correct blend locations.
• Previous hole scores of par or worse will revert players to the tees/blend they normally play.

 

• 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 - balls may be placed within 1 club length, in the bunker, no nearer the hole.
• If choosing to play from a hazard, balls may be placed within 1 club length, in the hazard, no nearer to the hole.

 

• In the event of a tie, the total prize money will be split between the tied teams.

 

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

Best of the Best                                                                    Apr 29-30

 

• Individual best of modified 36 Hole Stroke Play
  • Gross and Net (100% Handicap)
  • 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.
  • The same tee box and handicap will be used for both days.

 

• Format:
• Each player plays 36 holes.  (*It is allowable for a person to play just 18 holes)
• From each of these 2 rounds, the player will make an 18-hole scorecard based on their best score for each hole.
• The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

•  For example:

 

Hole	Round 1 Score	Round 2 Score	Best Score
1	4	5	4
2	X	5	5
3	4	10	4
….	…	…	…
18	6	4	4

 

• • The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

 

• Prizes:

 

• Gross:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

• Net:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

 

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

Best of the Best                                                                    Apr 29-30

 

• Individual best of modified 36 Hole Stroke Play
  • Gross and Net (100% Handicap)
  • 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.
  • The same tee box and handicap will be used for both days.

 

• Format:
• Each player plays 36 holes.  (*It is allowable for a person to play just 18 holes)
• From each of these 2 rounds, the player will make an 18-hole scorecard based on their best score for each hole.
• The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

•  For example:

 

Hole	Round 1 Score	Round 2 Score	Best Score
1	4	5	4
2	X	5	5
3	4	10	4
….	…	…	…
18	6	4	4

 

• • The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

 

• Prizes:

 

• Gross:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

• Net:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

 

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

The Mayor’s Cup                                        Signup Deadline May 1st

           

• 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 should 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.

 

• Prizes:
• $120 1st Place
• $80 2nd Place

Best of the Best                                                                    Apr 29-30

 

• Individual best of modified 36 Hole Stroke Play
  • Gross and Net (100% Handicap)
  • 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.
  • The same tee box and handicap will be used for both days.

 

• Format:
• Each player plays 36 holes.  (*It is allowable for a person to play just 18 holes)
• From each of these 2 rounds, the player will make an 18-hole scorecard based on their best score for each hole.
• The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

•  For example:

 

Hole	Round 1 Score	Round 2 Score	Best Score
1	4	5	4
2	X	5	5
3	4	10	4
….	…	…	…
18	6	4	4

 

• • The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

 

• Prizes:

 

• Gross:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

• Net:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

 

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

Best of the Best                                                                    Apr 29-30

 

• Individual best of modified 36 Hole Stroke Play
  • Gross and Net (100% Handicap)
  • 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.
  • The same tee box and handicap will be used for both days.

 

• Format:
• Each player plays 36 holes.  (*It is allowable for a person to play just 18 holes)
• From each of these 2 rounds, the player will make an 18-hole scorecard based on their best score for each hole.
• The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

•  For example:

 

Hole	Round 1 Score	Round 2 Score	Best Score
1	4	5	4
2	X	5	5
3	4	10	4
….	…	…	…
18	6	4	4

 

• • The winner is the person with the lowest total best score for 18 holes.

 

 

• Prizes:

 

• Gross:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

• Net:
• $80 to Winner
• $40 to 2nd Place
• $20 to 3rd place

 

 

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

4 Club Challenge                                                                       May 13

• Individual 18 Hole Net Stableford Play (Points)
• 100% Handicap
• 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.

 

• Format:
• You are limited to use only 4 clubs of your choice
• Scoring will be a net stableford format for each hole:
• 4 points for a net eagle
• 3 points for a net birdie
• 2 points for a net par
• 1 point for a net bogey
• 0 points for net double bogey and more.

 

• Prize Money:
• $80 1st Place
• $40 2nd Place
• $20 3rd Place

 

• Ties shall be resolved using USGA recommended match of cards procedure.  In this case, instead of score, the amount of points earned in the last 9, 6, 3, 1 holes will be used as the tie breaker.

The Memorial: 1-2                                                                     May 27

 

• Two Person modified 18 Hole Stroke Play
• 90% Handicap
• 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.
• 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
  • On the first hole, only the best net score of the partners is the team score for that hole.
  • On the second hole, both net scores are added together to count as the team score for that hole.
  • This format repeats for the remaining holes (ie 1 score on the odd holes, 2 scores on the even holes).
  • 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 1st Place Net Team
•    $160 to 2nd Place Net Team

 

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

High Bridge Classic (MAJOR)                                         June 11-12

           

• 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 should 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.

 

• 1st 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 2nd or 3rd 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 2nd place Team
• $80 to 3rd place team

High Bridge Classic (MAJOR)                                         June 11-12

           

• 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 should 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.

 

• 1st 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 2nd or 3rd 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 2nd place Team
• $80 to 3rd place team

Pick your Poison                                                                         July 1

• Two Person modified Better Ball 18 Hole Stroke Play
• 85% Handicap
• 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.
• 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 1st place team
  • $80 to 2nd place team

 

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

The Schweikert (MAJOR)                                                       July 8-9

 

• 36 Hole Net Stroke play
  • 100% handicap
  • 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.
  • The same tee box and handicap must be used for both days.
• A gross flight may be added per participation

 

• 1st 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 2nd or 3rd 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.

 

• Prize Money (Major payout is Net)

 

• Net
• $120 1st Place
• $80 2nd Place
• $40 3rd Place

 

• Gross
• $80 1st Place
• $40 2nd Place
• $20 3rd Place

 

The Schweikert (MAJOR)                                                       July 8-9

 

• 36 Hole Net Stroke play
  • 100% handicap
  • 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.
  • The same tee box and handicap must be used for both days.
• A gross flight may be added per participation

 

• 1st 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 2nd or 3rd 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.

 

• Prize Money (Major payout is Net)

 

• Net
• $120 1st Place
• $80 2nd Place
• $40 3rd Place

 

• Gross
• $80 1st Place
• $40 2nd Place
• $20 3rd Place

 

2 Person Multiple Shot                                                            July 22

 

• 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 2nd Place Team

President’s Cup (Gross)                                    throughout August

Vice President’s Cup (Net)                    matches can start July 29  

 

• Match play to determine the best gross and net player in the association
• Brackets determined by handicap index
• Last year’s winners are awarded the #1 seed

 

• President’s Cup
• Gross, no handicap
• Black tees for Men
• White tees for Women (with strokes added for course rating differential)

 

• Vice President’s Cup
• Net, 100% Hcp on the day of the match, adjusted off of the low handicap
• 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.
• Players don’t have to play the same tees for each match (ie if you equally play two sets of tees or blend).

 

• Once the brackets are determined, you will have the month of August to complete your matches with the following deadlines in mind:
• First round matches need to be completed by Sunday Aug 6
• Second round matches need to be completed by Sunday Aug 13
• Third round matches need to be completed by Sunday Aug 20

 

• 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 1st place
• $60 2nd place
• $40 3rd place

 

 

President’s Cup (Gross)                                    throughout August

Vice President’s Cup (Net)                    matches can start July 29  

 

• Match play to determine the best gross and net player in the association
• Brackets determined by handicap index
• Last year’s winners are awarded the #1 seed

 

• President’s Cup
• Gross, no handicap
• Black tees for Men
• White tees for Women (with strokes added for course rating differential)

 

• Vice President’s Cup
• Net, 100% Hcp on the day of the match, adjusted off of the low handicap
• 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.
• Players don’t have to play the same tees for each match (ie if you equally play two sets of tees or blend).

 

• Once the brackets are determined, you will have the month of August to complete your matches with the following deadlines in mind:
• First round matches need to be completed before Sunday Aug 6
• Second round matches need to be completed before Sunday Aug 13
• Third round matches need to be completed before Sunday Aug 20

 

• 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 1st place
• $60 2nd place
• $40 3rd place