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Revision Date: March 2010
Rule 1 The "A" Team Challenge League consists of the following teams:
Boulder CC Glenmoor CC Pinehurst CC The Pinery CC The Ranch CC Valley CC
Rule 2 Each team shall be composed of twelve ladies, each having a USGA handicap from the club they are representing. She must have a minimum of five 18-hole scores posted on her home course. A team player or substitute must be a member of her ladies 18 hole golf group. The twelve lowest available valid handicaps should be played, but the league supports the team captain's discretion in fielding her most competitive team and using players who are active and dedicated.
Rule 3 Each team shall be composed of six twosomes to play the same number of the opposing team in a 4 Ball Match Play format using a Gross/Net/Combined Points System. (Revised 2010)
Rule 4 The player with the lowest index must play in the first position. The player with the second lowest index must play in either the first or second teams. The other 10 players can be placed anywhere in the lineup, at the team captains discretion. Maximum index is 20.0. Players with an index greater than 20.0 may play, but must play off a 20.0 index. If for some reason less than twelve players are available then the team captain may elect to play any player by herself.
Rule 5 All matches will be played both scratch (gross) and with handicaps (net). The low handicapper of the foursome shall play at scratch and each of the other three players is allowed the full difference in handicap, taking the strokes where they fall on the card. Home team captains should make up the score cards for each match marking the stroke holes.
Rule 6 One point gross and one point net will be awarded for each hole. A total of 18 points gross and 18 points net will be awarded for each match. In the event of a tie on any given hole, ½ point is awarded to each team.
Rule 7 There will be First Place traveling trophies awarded to the high point gross team and also to the high point net team. In addition, there will be a team trophy for the First Place "Combined" gross and net. Prizes and trophies will be awarded in the following order of importance: 1st Place Gross Team, 1st Place Combined Net and Gross Team, and 1st Place Net Team.
Rule 8 It is the responsibility of the home team captain to contact the visiting team captain no later than 3 days prior to each match to exchange match line ups and handicap indexes. Procedure for exchanging team information shall be as follows:
This alternating procedure shall continue through all six positions.
Both home team and visiting team captains are responsible for contacting the League Score Reporter with results of the match by Friday following each match. (Revised 2010)
Rule 9 The host team is expected to buy a drink for their guest, but is not expected to buy lunch. Players are encouraged to make a sincere effort to stay for lunch following the matches.
Rule 10 Any player in this league shall be eligible to play in any league as long as there is no conflict on any regularly scheduled play days. No player can play in two leagues if both leagues play on the same day. A player may not play in two leagues where there is a regular match scheduled in one league on the same day as a regular match is scheduled in the other league. The rule does allow a player to play on both "A" and "B" teams for her club or on both private and public leagues as long as the above guidelines are satisfied.
Rule 11 All matches shall be played on Thursdays as scheduled when possible. Tee times will be 8:30 A.M. unless otherwise agreed upon by the two team captains. As of 2008, there being only six teams in the Challenge League, the League will be implementing a new schedule as follows. Each team will play five matches in the Spring, no byes, with matches to be played within seven play days followed by a make-up day for Spring play. Each team will play five matches in the Fall, no byes, with matches to be played within seven play days followed by a make-up day for Fall play.Spring matches, as well as` Fall matches, missed, called, or cancelled because of inclement weather shall be made-up on the scheduled make-up days whenever possible. If there are more matches to be made up than will fit into the scheduled make-up days, the home team captain shall offer the visiting team their choice of two other days during the Spring or Summer. The visiting team must choose one of the offered days and play with whatever team she can field. This is likewise for the Fall, however, missed Spring matches must be made-up before the Fall matches begin. (Revised 2008)
Rule 12 The team captains' coordination meeting must be held before the 15th of January or as closely thereafter as clubhouse closings permit. League Coordinator will chair all meetings and may also act as a representative of her club and will have the right to vote as such. League Coordinator responsibilities include:
The team captains’ coordination Fall meeting must be held before the 15th of November or as closely thereafter as clubhouse closings permit. The current years League Coordinator will chair all meetings and may also act as a representative of her club and will have the right to vote as such. League Coordinator responsibilities include:
Rule 12a. League Secretary / Treasurer - Assigned by League Coordinator and agreed to by Captains. Responsibilities shall consist of:
Rule 12b League Score Reporter / Website - Assigned by League Coordinator and agreed to by Captain. Responsibilities shall consist of:
(Revised 2010)
Rule 13 If a match is canceled, due to weather conditions, before completion of thirteen holes, the entire 18 holes shall be played by the two teams at a later date. If thirteen holes or more have been completed prior to match being terminated, the remaining holes shall be halved. Team captains, or their designee, by mutual agreement ONLY shall have the authority to deem a match canceled. The home team captain may unilaterally cancel a match due to weather and course conditions and if carts are not allowed on the course, by notifying the visiting team captain prior to 6:30 A.M. on the day of play. (Revised January 2009
Rule 14 MANDATORY: COMPLIANCE WITH CWGA POSTING FOR TEAM PLAY. Posting scores from 4-ball events (team play): So that these scores may be honestly posted for handicap purposes, the rules for posting scores for match play as determined by the CWGA will be followed. In order to speed up play, the tournament committee requires that players pick up when the hole has been decided by a teammate or opponent.
ALL SCORE CARDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO TEAM CAPTAINS AFTER PLAY. Team Captains are responsible for the posting of team scores, both home and away. Scores will be posted as regular scores, not as “T” scores.
Rule 15 A player may join her team late after the match has begun, however, once a player leaves the course, she may not return to the match.
Rule 16 The dress code for all league matches shall conform to CWGA guidelines. Shorts shall be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee and have an outside side seam of at least 17 inches. No denim fabric of any color may be worn during team matches.
Rule 17 Each team shall pay $115.00 for their team dues to belong to the "A" Team Challenge League. The check shall be made payable to the Secretary/Treasurer and mailed to her by April 1st. (Revised 2010)
Rule 18 Each team shall guarantee a minimum of six players participation at year end Playday. The check shall be made payable to the team coordinator and mailed by a date deadline required by the coordinator, the amount to be determined by the cost of the Playday. If a club cannot fulfill the six player requirement, then the captain needs to find a club with extra players that can help the captain with the quota and that information needs to be relayed back to the coordinator. It will be the responsibility of the captain to ensure that all fees are collected and received by the coordinator before the determined deadline date.
Rule 19 Cellular phones will be allowed on the course during team matches, but ONLY if they are turned OFF or on SILENT mode. No phones will be allowed to ring during play as that is an unfair distraction to other players.
Rule 20 Conditions of Competition: Golf is a game of honor, etiquette and composure. Players are responsible for their actions and personal conduct on the course. Objectionable conduct may be cause for disqualification or action under Rule 33-7. Such action may, for example include prohibiting play for a limited time or in a certain number of competitions. Objectionable conduct includes) but is not limited to): foul language, club throwing, abuse of the golf course or officials or any conduct unbecoming of a lady. (CWGA Handbook, pg. 30; USGA Rules of Golf, pg. 4.)
In match play, if an incident arises between the players, a player may make a claim. The player making the claim must notify her opponent:
The Claim must be made before any player in the match plays from the next teeing ground or, in the case of the last hole of the match, before all players in the match leave the putting green. (USGA Rules of Golf, pg. 19).
If an incident occurs, both team captains must be notified immediately following play. A written report of the incident would be signed by both captains with comments by all players involved. The report would then be distributed to all team captains and the league coordinator for discussion and any necessary action.
Rule 21 The use of Distance Measuring Devices (DMD’s), including GPS-based systems and laser rangefinders will be permitted during team play. ONLY USGA approved DMD’s are permitted. Approved DMD’s measure distance only, not any other conditions that might affect a player’s play (e.g., wind or gradient).
Players are only required to share information with opponents regarding distance to center of green and/or flagstick location, and distance to forced lay-up landing zones. Players are only required to share this information if asked by their opponent. Golf is a game of honor and etiquette, therefore accurate information must be shared.
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