Tournament Rules
Please review the rules, scoring format, quota system, and payout details before the tournament begins.
Play Rules
Winter rules, point values, tees, and basic tournament play standards.
Winter Rules Are in Effect
- Ball may be moved one club length in the fairway only, and only on your own fairway. The ball must be played down in rough and all hazards. Roots and rocks are not cause for free drop.
- There are no gimmies. Putt everything out. No exceptions.
- Any ball hit out of bounds (white stakes) may be played as a lateral hazard. There is no distance penalty. This helps speed up play and avoids returning to the previous spot.
- A lost ball does not need to be played from the previous spot. Drop a ball at the last known spot and play from there with a one-stroke penalty.
Point System
| Score | Points |
|---|---|
| Double Bogey | 0 |
| Bogey | 1 |
| Par | 2 |
| Birdie | 4 |
| Eagle | 6 |
| Double Eagle | 8 |
Tees
Tees will be assigned based on course length and tee availability.
| Age | Tee |
|---|---|
| 54 and Under | Orange |
| 55–69 | White |
| 70–79 | Gold |
| 80 and Above | Assigned Based on Availability |
Quota & Scoring
How each player’s quota works and how quotas adjust from round to round.
Quota System
Each player will be assigned a point quota for each round based on previous scores or handicap.
Example
| Quota | Actual | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 23 | +3 |
| 20 | 17 | -3 |
Tournament Cap Rule
If a player scores more than +4 or less than -4 in a round, the amount that counts toward the overall tournament score is capped at +4 / -4. The player’s actual round score is not changed.
| Quota | Actual | Round | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 26 | +6 | +4 |
| 20 | 14 | -6 | -4 |
Above Quota Adjustment
| Score | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| 0 to 1 | 0 |
| 2 to 3 | +1 |
| 4 to 6 | +2 |
| 7 to 9 | +3 |
| 10 to 12 | +4 |
| 13 and Above | +5 |
Below Quota Adjustment
| Score | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| 0 to -1 | 0 |
| -2 to -3 | -1 |
| -4 and Below | -2 |
First-Time Players
First-time players in the event will be assigned a starting quota using the following formula:
- 36 - USGA Handicap Index
- If a player’s USGA Handicap Index is 4, his starting quota will be 32.
Scoring
- Each player is responsible for his own score.
- You will be provided a paper scorecard, but the official score must be submitted through the app.
- If you run into any difficulty, please take a picture of the actual scorecard and send it to 615-604-4905.
Prizes, Skins & Special Rules
Round prizes, overall tournament payout rules, skins game, and hole-in-one rule.
Prizes
- Prize money will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers each round, and possibly 3rd place depending on the field and payouts.
- Prize money will also be awarded for overall tournament individual finishes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, with possible additional places depending on payouts.
- Overall tournament winners are the golfers who score the highest above their quota across all three rounds. The +4 / -4 tournament cap rule is in effect.
- If there is a tie for overall winner, the tie goes to the player who finished highest above quota without applying the +4 / -4 cap. If still tied, there will be co-champions.
Skins Game
- There will also be a skins game.
- An allotted amount will be applied for each player, each round, and the total money will be split evenly between the skins winners each round.
Hole in One
- If anyone makes a hole-in-one, everyone will pay him $10. This helps cover the expenses of all our drinks.
Payouts
How winnings are distributed after the tournament.
Receiving Winnings
- At the end of the tournament, scores will be tallied and winnings will be sent by email.
- Options for receiving winnings include:
- PayPal or Venmo
- Check by mail
- Credit toward next year’s tournament