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2018
South Jersey Golf Association
2018 Board of Directors
President: Gail Reilly
Vice President: Ralph Gonzalez
Treasurer: Jeanne Leisner
Secretary: Lori Fritsch
Directors: Kathy Callender Jaime Costanzo Mitch Kato
James Sheridan Paul Williams
Honorary Director: Chris Hunt, E.D. N.J. Golf Foundation Inc.
SJGA Advisory Board
Sue Bennett Joan Boyle Chris Hunt
Rich Kennedy Dee Pasternick John Petronis
Tournament Director: Roger Hoover
Webmaster: Paul Wiegand
Table of Contents
P4 About SJGA & Our Mission Statement
P5 Event Schedule
P6 SJGA Updates & Rules Changes for 2018
P8 Tournament Rules & Policies
P14 Reminders for Tournament Participants
P15 Handicap Policy & Adjustment System (Knuth Point System)
P16 Player of the Year Description & Point System
P19 Tournament Descriptions and Entry Forms
P38 Sign Up Form for Multiple Team Tournaments
P39 Sign Up Form for Multiple Individual Tournaments
P40 SJGA Membership Application
P42 SJGA Pace of Play Suggestions
P43 SJGA Link to USGA Course Ratings/Slopes
2018 Tournaments: All Men’s and Women’s events will be held on the same day and
course and will follow the same formats. Team events will
include men’s, women’s, and mixed divisions.
1. SJGA Mid-Amateur (Hidden Creek Golf Club) p.19
2. SJGA 2 Player Team Ryder Cup (Twisted Dune Golf Club) p.21
3. SJGA Amateur (Cherry Valley Country Club) p.23
4. SJGA Senior and Pre-Senior Amateur (Pine Barrens Golf Club) p.25
5. Summer Better Ball of Partners (RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Cl9b) p. 27
6. Cherwien Cup Championship (Greate Bay Country Club) p. 29
7. SJGA 2 Player Shamble (Stone Harbor Golf Club) p. 31
8. Modified Team Pinehurst (Harbor Pines Golf Club) p. 33
9. SJGA Member/Guest Better Ball of Partners (Woodcrest Country Club) p. 35
Entry forms are provided immediately following each tournament’s description.
Entry forms to sign up for multiple events are on pages 38 and 39.
The South Jersey Golf Association will continue to seek special events during the
course of the season that may provide members with the opportunity to play
selected special courses. This information will be posted on our website,
www.sjgolf.org, announced at tournaments, and emailed to our members.
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South Jersey Golf Association
Founded in 1946, we are a volunteer, not-for-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is
to promote amateur golf, to encourage friendly competition and to create an awareness of and
appreciation for a variety of courses in southern New Jersey. Through the IRS’s 501c3 status, SJGA
offers golf etiquette and rules seminars to its participants, scholarships to graduating high school
seniors who reside in the eight counties that are SJGA designated and Junior Amateur Championships
for players, ages 9-18.
We provide services to male and female member golfers and public, semiprivate, private & clubs
without real estate in the eight counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,
Gloucester, Ocean and Salem) situated in the southern New Jersey area.
Since 2014, we have collaborated with NJSGA in promoting opportunities for golfers from the central
and northern counties to participate in our events, offering them entry to both public and private golf
clubs in our southern tier, without having to be members of SJGA clubs.
SJGA is authorized by the United States Golf Association to post individual stroke play scores, to
provide official course and slope ratings and to establish pace of play ratings. SJGA raters are
trained by the U.S.G.A. We act as a liaison between the USGA, member clubs and individual SJGA
members to encourage conformance with USGA Rules of Golf by creating a representative authority in
promoting a uniform system of handicapping as set forth in the USGA handicap Manual.
Our Contact Information
South Jersey Golf Association
P.O. Box 884
North Cape May, N.J. 08204
sjgabusinessoffice@gmail.com
www.sjgolf.org
For Entries and All Inquiries EXCEPT For Club, Individual and Team Match
Membership: Memberships as well as Junior Golf Initiative
Contact: Gail Reilly, President Sponsorships
Phone: (609) 760 - 7779 Contact: Jeanne Leisner, Treasurer
Email: sjga1946@gmail.com Email: jleisnersjga@gmail.com
Address: SJGA P.O. Box 884 Address: SJGA P.O. Box 884
North Cape May, N.J. 08204 North Cape May, N.J. 08204 Attn: Membership or
Sponsorship
For Tournament Entry Questions: Day of Tournament:
Up to Day of Tournaments: Contact: Roger Hoover, Tournament Director
Contact: Gail Reilly, President Phone: (609) 204-1503
Phone: (609) 760 - 7779 Email: Rogerhoover2learngolf@comcast.net
Email: sjga1946@gmail.com
For Website PayPal Electronic Payments/ For Women’s Team Matches:
Questions: Contact: Kathy Callender, Chairperson
Contact: Paul Wiegand, Webmaster Phone 609-442-0964
Email: webmaster@sjgolf.org Email Katcal120@aol.com
42018 Tournament Schedule
Per Player Entry Fee includes greens fee, cart, prizes and gratuity and administration fee.
M/W indicates Men’s event and Women’s event. MX indicates a mixed event and will be as
described in the Tournament description. Tournament information begins on page 17.
You may register for ANY TOURNAMENT beginning March 15th , 2018
Tournament Course Format Starting Cost Registration
Date (Teams in team events Time Per Dates
may consist of men, Player
women, or mixed)
Tuesday Hidden M/W SJGA Mid- 8:30 am $116 March 15th
June 5th Creek Amateur Tee to May 29th
Golf Club Times
Tuesday Twisted M /W/MX 2 Player 9:00 am $81 March 15th
June 19th Dune Team Ryder Cup Tee ($162 to June 12th
Golf Club Times team)
Monday Cherry M/W SJGA Amateur 9:30 am $116 March 15th
July 9th Valley Tee to July 2nd
Country Club Times
Monday Pine Barrens M/W Senior, Pre-Senior 9:30 am $111 March 15th
July 30th Golf Club Amateur Tee to July 23rd
Times
Monday RiverWinds M /W/MX Better Ball of 9:30 am $86 March 15th
August 13th Golf & Partners Tee ($172 to Aug 6th
Tennis Club Times team)
Monday Greate Bay M/W Cherwien Cup 10:00 am $96 March 15th
August 27th Country Club Championship Tee to Aug 20th
(Individual Stroke Play) Times
Wednesday Stone Harbor M/W/MX SJGA 2 9:30 am $81 March 15th
September 19th Golf Club Player Shamble Tee ($162) to Sep 12th
Times team
Monday Harbor Pines M/W/MX Modified 9:00 am $81 March 15th
October 1st Golf Club Team Pinehurst Tee ($162 to Sep 24th
(alternate shot) Times team)
Tuesday Woodcrest M/W/MX SJGA 9:00 am $111 March 15th
October 16th Country Club Member/Guest Better Shotgun per to Oct 9th
Ball of Partners (up to 3 player
guests per member)
Check our website (www.sjgolf.org), for additions, entry forms, updates, junior
golf, and scholarships information.
5SJGA Updates & Rules Changes for 2018
SEE UNDERLINED RED FLAG RULING
Membership
$25.00 for all players.
We also encourage our members to invite their friends to play on our open/guest days.
Additionally, SJGA members will have an opportunity to play in NJSGA open golf days. (This will be
monitored by the SJGA and is based on limited slots available.) These opportunities are offered to the
individuals who are most active in our tournaments. Note that you do not have to be a winner in our
tournaments, to be considered. Check the NJSGA website (njsga.org) for dates and information.
2018 Handling fees: We will continue to have an online membership application and
tournament entry forms with a secure online payment option using either PayPal or credit cards.
Refund Policy: Except in the case of an emergency, no refund will be granted after the tournament
registration closes. All refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee. See section 11 of Tournament Rules
& Policies (pg 9) for more information.
Men’s Senior Tees - Men who are 65 or older and have an index of 10.0 or above may play from
the senior tees unless otherwise specified in the tournament’s format. See Page 8, section 10-F for
more information. Senior Tees will be one set of tees forward of Men’s Tees.
Flights and Prize Distribution - Most events will offer Gross & Net Divisions. The minimum prize
for the last place earning an award is now $15. Prize amounts will be determined by headcounts. See
Page 8, section 5 for how flights are formulated & Page 10, section 13 for the size/prize distribution
parameters.
Men’s & Women’s Events On The Same Day - In the effort to secure our events and increase
headcounts for our host venues, we will host the same format for men and women on the same day
and course. All team events will include teams of men, women, and mixed.
Pace of Play Policy - Slow groups or individual players will be issued a yellow flag and one warning
before being accessed a pace of play penalty of 2 strokes. Your scorecard will be marked to reflect
the hole on which the penalty was assessed and no red flag will be issued. See PACE OF PLAY
SUGGESTIONS on page 37.
Volunteers Needed - Anyone who wants to volunteer for the following: Registrar, Ranger, or
Scoring should contact: Roger Hoover. Rangers are especially needed for the Amateurs and Sr.
Amateurs.
6New Handicap Rules for 2018
In tandem with the 2018 updates to the Rules of Golf, the United States Golf Association has
announced revisions to the USGA Handicap System™, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Six significant changes are among those noted in the new 2017 - 2018 edition.
Those highlighted changes include:
• Definition of a tournament score: Additional guidance is provided to Committees conducting
competitions regarding the definition of a tournament score, placing greater emphasis on “significant
events.” The definition excludes fundraising events and regular league play, in favor of designated
competitions such as a member/guest or club championship, local amateur tournament or national
qualifying and competition. (Section 2: Definitions)
• Adjusting hole scores: A revised decision provides clarity for acceptable scores in limited situations
where the player has not played a hole(s) under the Rules of Golf, but his or her score would be
sufficiently accurate for handicap posting purposes. Three areas covered under the examples include: 1)
where the Local Rule is not in effect, but a player chooses to use a Distance Measuring Device or
preferred lies; 2) where a player does not wish to cause undue delay; or 3) where the situation is outside
of the player’s control, such as an incorrectly marked golf course. (Section 4: Adjusting Hole Scores)
• Posting scores when a player is disqualified: To improve alignment with the Rules of Golf, the
revised Handicap System is clearer about what scores are acceptable when a player is disqualified. In
general, a score is acceptable for handicap purposes even when a player fails to hole out, or apply a Rule
that affects the rights of another player. If the disqualification breach is determined to provide an
advantage for the player, the score is deemed unacceptable for handicap purposes. (Section 5-1:
Acceptability of Scores)
• Anchoring and posting: A new reference concerns a player who anchors the club while making a
stroke during a round and fails to apply the appropriate penalty or an adjusted hole score (Section 4-2).
Since the score would not be reflected as playing under the Rules of Golf, it would be unacceptable for
handicap purposes. (Section 5-1: Acceptability of Scores)
• Playing alone and necessary peer review: To further support the key System premise of peer review,
scores made while playing alone will no longer be acceptable for handicap purposes. This change
underscores the importance of providing full and accurate information regarding a player’s potential
scoring ability, and the ability of other players to form a reasonable basis for supporting or disputing a
posted score. (Section 5-1: Acceptability of Scores)
• Committee responsibilities: In an effort to assist the Handicap Committee with its responsibilities, this
revision addresses a player with a temporary disability or permanent disability who has a Handicap
Index that is no longer reflective of his/her current potential ability. In the particular instance cited, the
Committee will no longer assign a local handicap (denoted with the letter “L” for local use only), but
instead will issue a (temporary) modified Handicap Index (denoted by the letter “M”). This change
supports the portability of a disabled player’s handicap, so that it can be used outside the player’s home
club. (Section 8-4c: Handicap Index Adjustment by Handicap Committee)
7Tournament Rules & Policies
1. ELIGIBILITY
A. A Player must meet all membership requirements. Each player must have a valid USGA
Handicap Index before submitting an official entry form to compete in a SJGA event.
Handicaps are to be calculated according to USGA standards and must be calculated by the
service provided by the member club.
B. A valid Handicap Index must be verifiable and have the ability to accept postings through
the internet. Current Handicap systems such as GHIN & Golf Services Group currently
provide this internet capability. Services such as True Score and others that do not provide
internet verification and posting will be ineligible. Players who do not post their scores,
casual or competitive, may lose their eligibility.
C. Players with a Handicap Index higher than 36.0 may not enter SJGA tournaments. Course
Handicap is limited to 28 for women and 24 for men, except as noted for specific
tournaments.
D. Players must be 18 years of age or older to participate and have amateur status as defined
by the USGA.
E. If a player belongs to more than one club, the lowest handicap index must be used.
F. No player may enter a tournament while he or she has outstanding fees or penalties. It is the
responsibility of the member to satisfy all debts.
2. MEMBERSHIP
A. Complete and send in the SJGA Membership Form by mail or online through our website.
Please be sure to follow all instructions and include your payment and your handicap
service and number (GHIN or other service acceptable to the SJGA). Your name must be
listed in our computers the same as it reads on your handicap card. Please make sure
your name in the handicap account at your local club also reads the same. This
assures that your scores will be posted correctly.
3. ENTRY FORMS
A. You may register for any, or all, tournaments effective March 15, 2018. Entries are
accepted according to the date of postmark.
B. Refund Policy: Except in the case of an emergency no refund will be granted after the
tournament registration closes. All refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee.
C. Incomplete entries and those without payment will be returned and the player will not be
entered into the respective tournament unless entry is resubmitted and received before the
required deadline for that tournament.
D. If eligible for Men’s Senior Tees, you must declare this on the Tournament Entry Form.
Failure to declare choice will result in your automatically being placed at the Regulation
Tee.
E. No tee changes will be permitted once the registration is closed. The only exception to this
may be a partner change that has been approved by the Tournament Director.
F. In order to be considered entered into a tournament, you must submit an entry form. No
verbal entries will be accepted. Want to play in a team event but need a partner? Check the
box on the entry form.
4. PAIRINGS
For pace of play reasons every effort will be made to issue pairings according to the teams’
handicaps.
A. Pairing requests will be accepted for two and four-person team competitions only. Unless a
single is looking for a team/partner, pairings will be determined by the Tournament
Director. You must submit this request on the official entry form.
8B. Exception: Only players over 65 years of age wishing to request a playing partner in the
Senior Men’s Amateur or Senior Women’s Amateur may do so.
5. FLIGHTS
A. For prize distribution percentages used, see section 13.
B. Every effort will be made to ensure Flights are fairly set up. Headcounts from flight to
flight will not always be exactly the same; therefore, prize distributions will not always be
exactly the same. Here are some factors that will dictate how we assign flights and will
ultimately affect prize distributions:
1. # of Flights: Depending on how many overall players and tournament format, there
may be from 2 to 6 Flights. We will utilize the least number of flights possible.
2. Size of Flights: In typical events, we may assign 15 to 25 players per flight.
3. Handicap Range for stroke play events: It is best to limit flights to 4-5 strokes or less
using handicap indexes, between the lowest handicap players and the highest handicap
players, so that all players are competitive within their flight. Exception: It is almost
impossible for the last flight to be set up 100% fairly for the highest handicapped
golfers. Therefore, the last flight of a competition may be set up for Net prizes only.
4. Prize Budget: When an event utilizes flights, it is very important to understand that
each flight will be treated as its own tournament. Overall, there will be more than one
winner (i.e. a Gross only tournament with 4 flights will have 4 winners). Often times,
prize distributions will not be exactly the same as the other flights since headcounts will
be different from flight to flight. Headcounts will affect the prize budget. 25-30% of
the players from each flight may be awarded a prize.
6. HANDICAPS
A. You should carry your USGA Handicap Sticker/Card with you to all tournaments.
B. Official handicap indexes from 7 days prior to an event will be used regardless of when a
player entered the tournament.
C. SJGA has the authority to lower a player’s handicap for exceptional scores (SEE SJGA
HANDICAP ADJUSTING SYSTEM ON PAGE 15). Also, the SJGA will randomly
review the handicap records of tournament participants both prior to and after tournaments.
If any irregularities or discrepancies are discovered, including scores posted or scores not
being posted, appropriate action will be taken.
D. All clubs must provide SJGA with the opportunity to view Handicap Indexes following
each handicap revision and scoring records when requested. This must be met in order for
respective SJGA members to be eligible for tournament play. For eligibility requirements,
see #1. ELIGIBILITY.
E. To have an accurate handicap, you must submit all of your scores; except, SJGA Scores as
we post them for you. Note: When submitting your own scores, you must follow ESC -
Equitable Stroke Control.
7. DETERMINING COURSE HANDICAPS
A. It is important to understand that your USGA Handicap Index is a number used to measure
your skill and generally used to compare players on a unilateral level. Each course has a
conversion chart to see what your handicap will be at its facility. Your handicap index will
be the initial number used to determine your Course Handicap for tournament play. In
order to create the fairest playing field, we must program our USGA Tournament Pairing
Program (TPP) software to use your Course Handicap when flighting a tournament and for
the Net Division’s prize distribution purposes.
B. Our TPP software will download GHIN handicaps directly into our software and will first
adjust your handicap index by using the host course’s Course & Slope Ratings. We have to
manually input non-GHIN handicaps.
C. USGA’s Section 3-5 will be applied to the tournament when there are more than one set of
tees being used by the entire field. We apply Section 3-5 off the high rating.
9D. Depending on each tournament’s format, rules, & parameters set up, each player may have
a further adjustment in % of handicap to be used to help further create a level & fair playing
field. (i.e. Amateurs - 100% of handicap, Team events by Gender M-90% F-95% of
handicap is often used or by skill as such ~ Scrambles: A Player-35%/B Player-15% of
handicap to be used. Flighted Better Ball of Partners Gross & Ryder Cup Events: A Player
- 70%/B Player - 30% of handicap to be used.)
E. In two person teams such as Better Ball of Partners, an additional 10% adjustment is made
if there are 8 or more strokes separating the teammates.
8. POSTING SCORES
A. All tournament scores, when you play your own ball, will be posted by the SJGA and
will be recorded as tournament scores. Therefore, if you use the GHIN System, do not
post your own scores. Exception: For all members whose home club utilizes a handicap
system other than GHIN, you are required to post your own scores.
B. In order to be eligible for Gross Division awards, you must finish out on every hole.
Should you pick up or not finish a hole, you will only be eligible for Net Division awards.
C. Should you pick up on one or more holes, you must estimate the score you would have had
but no greater than what your ESC score should be. You must play at least 13 holes to have
a legitimate 18-hole score.
D. For pace of play, if your score is not competitive towards any Gross Division prizes or will
not be a factor in your team’s score, it is advised that you pick up your ball.
E. Disqualification - Any players, who are disqualified from a competition, but, have an
acceptable score, shall record his or her adjusted gross score for handicap purposes.
9. PACE OF PLAY
A. Groups must play ready golf and not take any longer than our pace of play rating. Any
group or team who is unduly delaying time and is out of position with the group in front of
them will be subject to a warning. All players are required to play in 4 ½ hours or less.
i. If a group is out of position with the group in front of it after its first four holes (taking
longer than one hour to complete four holes), the following actions will take place:
1st - a Warning issued & a Yellow Flag attached to the group’s cart.
ii. If after the second four holes, the group has played 8 holes in more than two hours, the
following action will take place:
nd
2 - a 2 stroke penalty will be issued to the offending player/team. The penalty will be
recorded on the hole where the infraction occurred.
Note: If a group is behind in time and is directly behind the group in front, it will not be
subject to a pace of play penalty.
B. Any repeat pace of play offenders may have their SJGA playing privileges revoked.
10. TOURNAMENT RULES & POLICIES
The rules spelled out in the SJGA Manual are the rules by which we conduct our
tournaments and business. However, there may be times when course or weather
conditions exist to an extent that decisions regarding play may have to be altered in order
for play to begin or continue. In this case the Tournament Director or Team Captains,
after consulting with the appropriate persons and in the interest of fair play, may make
adjustments to the rules to enable the event to begin or continue. In such cases the results
of the event shall be official and any prizes and/or awards shall be honored.
A. All tournaments are governed by USGA Rules of Golf. Specific rules for each tournament
are published in the tournament section of this manual and on the website (click on the
name of each tournament for its rules & format description). An additional handout will be
available at each tournament for a description of every event and the main association rules
for tournament play.
B. Player submission of the tournament entry form serves as his/her acceptance of the general
and specific rules established by the SJGA.
10C. All team members must check in at registration. The last team member to check in will pick
up his team’s official scorecard. All team members must examine the scorecard for
accuracy of team member’s names, spellings, handicaps, and each player’s tee location.
Also, all team members are responsible for reading and listening to the tournament’s
format, rules, and local rules of the host club.
D. Please remember to exchange scorecards with your fellow competitor prior to the start of
your stipulated round. Upon completion of the round, players will immediately report to the
scoring area. Once the player and marker have signed and attested their cards and have left
the scoring area, the scorecard is deemed official. Scorecards that are not immediately
submitted following a round may be scored as a No Card, unless evidence brought to the
committee made it impossible for that player/team to do so.
E. In flighted tournaments, competitors in the same flight will be paired together unless there
is an odd number of teams.
F. USGA method of breaking ties used for SJGA events: For all events & places, unless
otherwise noted and except for 1st Place in the Amateurs (Men’s, Women’s, Sr. Men’s, &
Sr. Women’s) Championship Division, ties will be decided by a match of cards of the last
nine holes to determine a winner. If still tied, cards will be matched over the last 6 holes,
then last 3. If a tie still exists, the 18th hole will be used.
Playoff for Amateur Championship Flights only: Any event designated to have a
playoff for ties will be determined by a 3-hole playoff, followed by sudden death, if
necessary. Players not present for the playoff will forfeit first place if at least one player
who is tied for first place is present. If none of the players tied for first place are present or
if there are extenuating circumstances (i.e. not enough daylight, severe weather, etc.) the
winner will be decided by a match of cards using the USGA tie breaking method.
G. The use of electronic communication devices; including, but not limited to cell phones, is
prohibited at SJGA tournaments.
Exceptions: 1) placing a call to the Pro Shop to report a malfunctioning cart and 2) calling
911 for an on-course emergency.
Penalty: 2 stroke penalty for each infraction
H. Distance Measuring Devices that meet the stipulations in USGA Rule 14-3 (do not measure
slope) will be allowed in SJGA tournaments.
I. All alcoholic beverages consumed at SJGA events must be purchased through the host golf
course.
J. A twosome will not normally be allowed to start; except, at the discretion of the
Tournament Director.
Exceptions: 1) In the event a twosome must be permitted to play, the Tournament Director
will make every effort to find a marker to record the score of the twosome. The designated
marker may include a member of the host club or the host club's staff, a SJGA member, or
anyone designated by the Tournament Director that is not playing in the tournament. The
designated marker doesn't have to play along with the group, but may do so if it is okay
with the competing team.
Exceptions: 2) If a twosome in a team event begins play without a marker, SJGA will make
every effort to find another team or marker and follow the USGA Rules of Golf.
Exceptions: 3) If after the start of the tournament a team withdraws for any reason,
resulting in a twosome playing alone without a marker, the Tournament Director will try to
supply a marker as in exception (1). If exception (1) is not possible, at some point,
exception (2) should be instituted.
K. Players may not bring their own caddies to tournaments. However, they may hire a caddie
at any course that provides caddies.
L. Pace of Play: See section (9) above.
11M. Dress Code: Proper golf attire must be worn by all players and spectators. Tank tops, cut-
off shorts, tennis length skirts, tight fitting apparel, denim shorts, and jeans of any kind are
inappropriate. All players must wear appropriate shirts. SOFTSPIKES ONLY.
N. Senior Tees: Men age 65 and over with Handicap Indexes of 10.0 or higher will have the
option to play from the Senior Tees when the tees are available. If eligible for Men’s Senior
Tees, you must declare this on each Tournament Entry Form. Failure to declare a choice
will result in your automatically being placed at the Regulation (Men’s) Tee. No tee
changes will be permitted once the tournament registration is closed.
Exception 1: In the Amateur events where tees are dictated by handicap index and not age,
you will not have the option of playing from an alternate tee location.
Exception 2: In the Men’s Scramble, eligible Senior Men may play from the Senior Tees
but at least 7 tee shots from each partner must be used.
O. Members needing a partner should send in their entry forms as a single and mark the box
on it as “Need a partner.” The Tournament Director will make every attempt to pair single
players. If no partner can be found, you will be refunded your entry fee. However, if an
emergency occurs which prevents your partner from participating, you may still play as
long as you can be matched up with a group. In the Men’s and Women’s events, you may
compete with your own ball for a team score or just play for the enjoyment of playing
the course. In the event you choose to compete with your own ball, or continue as a team if
your partner can no longer compete, you must declare it before beginning or continuing
your round.
11. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
A. No refund: For cancellations received after the registration closing date of the tournament.
B. No refund will be granted should one of your teammates drop out after the no refund limit
as stated above. You are responsible to find a replacement. Every effort will be made by the
Tournament Directors to help you find a substitute player.
C. Refunds may be given at the discretion of the SJGA Board of Directors for emergencies.
D. If a refund is granted and you paid by mail, your check will be destroyed. If you paid by
credit card or PayPal your refund will be made electronically. Do not contact PayPal to
cancel your payment.
E. A $5.00 processing fee will be charged for all refunds. This is necessary since venue
courses request the number of players one week prior to a tournament. The SJGA is
accountable for the number of players and payments associated with the tournament
including deposits to hold the date. SJGA also encounters other fees when processing credit
cards and PayPal. All questions should be directed to SJGA Treasurer Jeanne Leisner at
jleisnersjga@gmail.com
12. POSTPONED TOURNAMENTS & ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
A. Every effort will be made for a tournament to be held and for at least 9-holes to be played.
Be prepared for delays and be prepared to play in light to moderate rain.
B. Should you not be able to play because of a tournament day delay, no refunds will be given.
The decision to call a tournament because of severe inclement weather conditions will be
made by local officials at the host club. If the club is open, the weather conditions are not
severe and the course is playable, most courses will not issue a rain-date or any refunds. If
the conditions are severe and the respective host club’s officials grant the option to cancel
or postpone the event, your entry will be kept with the field and pairings kept the same.
C. Should you be unable to make the postponed rain date, your check will be destroyed. In the
case of credit card and PayPal payments, an online refund will be issued. You must submit
another entry should you choose to re-enter the same tournament after a refund has been
processed. Remember, tournaments are on a first come first served basis. Any re-entry is
12considered a new entry and will be placed in the order that it was received by the postmark
date.
13. PRIZES
A. Of each entry, $15 per person will be allocated to prizes. Exception: Summer & Fall
Meetings where part of the entry fee also goes to food & beverage expenses.
B. Approximately 25% of the players in the entire field will be paid (no less than 25% and no
more than 30%). Exception: Fall Meeting/Golf when the golf is classified as a tournament.
(Only 1st & 2nd Places in both Gross & Net Divisions will be awarded).
C. When there are Flights in a tournament, the same %’s listed above will hold true for the
field within each flight. Because of varying flight sizes/headcounts, each flight’s # of places
and gift certificate amounts might not match other flight’s # of places and gift certificate
amounts, as each flight’s budget is different.
D. If, in team events, one of the divisions (Men, Women, or Mixed) has a small number of
participants, that division may be grouped with the smaller of the other two divisions for
prize purposes.
E. When there are Gross & Net Divisions involved, the Gross Division’s number of
places must meet at least 30% of the field and must be no greater than 35%. Every effort
will be made to provide at least 2 prizes in the Gross Division.
F. Depending on the total prize fund, 1st place should have a minimum prize allocation of $80
(or more) if possible and lowest prize must be at least $15 per player.
G. A player may only win one prize. If a player is in the prize money for both Gross & Net
Divisions, the greater place prize between Gross & Net Divisions will be awarded.
H. Should a player receive the same place/prize in both divisions, preference for recording
results will be in the Gross Division.
I. First place prize amounts must match between Gross & Net Divisions.
14. SPECTATOR POLICY
A. NO SPECTATORS; except, for the following tournaments; Women’s Amateur, Women’s
Mid-Amateur, and Women’s Senior Amateur, Men’s Amateur, Men’s Mid-Amateur and
Men’s Senior Amateur, provided the host club allows spectators. If the host club denies
spectators, SJGA will abide by those policies.
B. Spectators are not permitted to use cellular phones on the competition course.
C. Players may not ask for or receive advice from spectators. The penalty is two strokes. The
player is responsible for following this rule.
D. Those spectators using golf carts must keep their carts on the cart paths, obey all cart rules
of the host club and remain behind the competitors at all times. Since golf involves
concentration, each competitor has a right to that environment. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
E. Spectators will assume their own responsibility for injury while on the course.
F. Spectators who do not comply with this policy will be asked to leave the golf course.
15. TIP POLICY
A. Tip money for bag handlers is included in the SJGA entry fee. Regardless of reason, when
the full amount collected is not used for tips at the venue, the remaining amount will be
donated to the SJGA Junior Golf Scholarship Fund.
13Reminders for Tournament Participants
The SJGA appreciates the cooperation it receives from member clubs. We are fortunate to have a
wide variety of fine courses as member clubs. To help keep our rates down, it is asked that you
patronize the club’s restaurant/grill room to help justify our discounted rate as it is lower than the
host club’s typical green fee. Also, we urge all tournament players to remember that they are guests
and are to act responsibly so that the SJGA & its membership will be welcomed back. Failure to act
accordingly could result in a player’s loss of membership.
1. The Tournament Director reserves the right to change tee times & pairings as necessary.
2. Pace of Play is a major factor in preserving a fun atmosphere in each and every SJGA event.
Good pace of play will also secure an invitation back to a host facility.
3. Contact the Tournament Director immediately if you wish to substitute a partner in a team
event. Prior approval for all substitutions must be granted by the Tournament Director. If a
substitution causes a disruption to the tournament, (e.g., pairings, flights), approval may be
denied.
4. Shotguns: You must be at your cart 15 minutes prior to the scheduled shotgun time to go over
the format and rules for that day’s event. This will also ensure that the shotgun goes off on
time.
5. Tee-times: You must be at the 1st Tee 10 minutes before your scheduled tee-time to go over the
format and rules for that day’s event.
6. Arrival: It is recommended that you arrive at the golf course at least 45 minutes or earlier
before your tee time or shotgun. Please be at your cart at least 15 minutes prior to your start
time for staging. Failure to meet your tee-time will result in a 2 stroke penalty & may result in
disqualification if late by more than 5 minutes.
7. If you play a practice round before a tournament or return to play at a later date, please inform
the Pro Shop. Clubs need to know that hosting a tournament can generate additional play.
8. We play in most inclement weather conditions. Usually, the only exceptions are life threatening
conditions or when the course is deemed as unplayable by the host club. You should always
have rain gear, an umbrella, and extra towels handy as every attempt will be made to complete
each round or at least 9-holes weather permitting.
9. The following tournament information can be found on our website - www.sjgolf.org:
A. Tournament Dates
B. Format Description & Rules for each event
C. Each course’s Tee Location, Yardages, and Course & Slope Ratings, etc.
D. Alphabetical List of all entrants (7 days prior to event date)
E. Pairings for Shotguns (3 days prior to event date)
F. Tee-times (7 days prior - for courses/events not utilizing a shotgun)
G. Results/Prizes (Immediately following each event, no later than 24 hours)
H. Handicap Adjustment Points
I. Player of the Year Points
J. Important Updates
14SJGA Handicap Adjustment Points
The SJGA Handicap Adjustment Point System is a modified version of the Knuth Tournament Point
System TM. Players or teams that finish in the Top 2 Net Places over the field in an event will be
assigned the appropriate number of points as listed below, regardless of prize distribution tie breakers
(includes all ties) and regardless of Gross Place finish.
1st Low Net 2nd Low Net
4 points 2 points
1. Points will accumulate for two calendar years, the current year as well as the previous year.
For example: any points earned in 2018 will be added to the points from 2017 to determine
a player’s current tournament point value. The points accumulated for 2016 have been
eliminated from each player’s total.
2. Receiving points is unrelated to prize distribution. It is conceivable that a player may finish
as the 1st or 2nd Low Net (includes ties) over the field; yet, also place as the Gross Winner.
3. SJGA Handicap Adjustment Points will not be assigned for any events/formats where only
one ball is played (i.e. Scramble, Ryder Cup, etc.)
4. Once a player accumulates 6 points, his USGA Handicap Index in SJGA Tournaments will
be reduced by 2 strokes.
5. After reaching the 6 point threshold, a player will have his USGA Handicap Index reduced 1
additional stroke for every two additional points earned. Example: 6 points = 2 Strokes, 8
Points = 3 strokes, 10 points = 4 strokes, etc.
6. For point totals, please check www.sjgolf.org (SJGA’s Website)
15Player of The Year Point System
The South Jersey Golf Association sponsors a Player of the Year award in four divisions; Men,
Women, Senior Men and Senior Women. In each of these divisions both gross and net awards, referred
to as categories, will be given. The awards will be won by those individuals who accumulate the most
points in SJGA tournaments. However, any individual may win only one award each year. The awards
will be presented at the end of the season Fall Meeting.
All participants who successfully complete any tournament will receive points based upon their finish
position in that tournament. The OVERALL winner of the Men’s, Women’s, and Senior Amateurs and
Mid-Amateur will receive 150 bonus points. The only tournaments excluded from the Player of the
Year points calculations are member/guest tournaments and the end of the year Fall Meeting
/Tournament if held. Also, points earned by seniors in the Senior Amateurs may only be applied
toward the awards in the seniors’ categories. Once finishing positions are determined and some may be
via playoff or match of cards, as per Page 8, section 10-F of the tournament handbook, the points will
be awarded. In the event there is a tie for the final position receiving a gift certificate and for all ties
below that finishing position, all players will receive the points assigned to the value of that finishing
position.
Points will accumulate throughout the season and the winners of the Player of the Year award will be
those who have achieved the highest total number of points in any category. However; in order to
qualify for the award, participants must play in at least one individual stroke play event. In the event a
person has the highest number of points in more than one category he/she will receive the award for
the category in which he/she has achieved the greatest number of points. The winner of the remaining
categories will then be selected based upon who has achieved the next greatest number of points in that
category.
In the event there is a tie for the final point total in a category the tie breaker will be the combined total
of all points won in single player events (gross points for gross events, net points for net events).
Example 1
Player A finishes with 2250 points in the Women’s Net category and 2650 points in the Women’s
Senior Net category; Player B finishes with 2175 points in the Women’s Net category; Player C
finishes with 2100 in the Women’s Net category and 2400 points in the Women’s Senior Net category.
Player A is the Women’s Senior Net Player of The Year since she can only win one award and her
greatest number of points was achieved in Senior Net.
Player B is the Women’s Net Player of the Year since her 2175 points are the next greatest number of
points in the Women’s Net category.
In the event there is a tie in any category it will be decided by totaling the number of first place points
a finalist has earned in that category (Gross or Net in their Division) in all events he or she has
entered. This includes all individual, team and mixed events. If there is still a tie, this process will
continue through 2nd place finishes, 3rd place finishes, etc. until a winner is declared.
Example 2
Player A, a senior player, finishes with 2250 points in the Men’s Gross category and 2300 points in the
Men’s Senior Gross category; Player B also finishes with 2250 points in the Men’s Gross category;
Player C, a senior player, finishes with 2100 in the Men’s Gross category and 2400 points in the Men’s
Senior Gross category.
Among his points achieved, Player A finished 1st gross in the Men’s Better Ball (with partner-each
receives 500 points), 1st gross in the Mixed 2 of 4 (with partners-each receives 250 points) and 4th in
the Stableford (individual-200 points).
16Among his points achieved Player B finished 6th gross in the Men’s Better Ball (with partner-each
receives 190 points), 1st gross in the Mixed Scramble (with partner-each receives 500 points) and 1st
gross in the Stableford (individual-500 points).
Player C is the Player of The Year in the Men’s Senior Gross category.
Player B is the the Player of The Year in the Men’s Gross category since his two 1st place finishes total
1000 points while Player A’s two 1st place finishes total 750 points.
The chart below shows how points will be distributed for Player of the Year tournaments. If any
tournament has more players than finishing positions shown on the chart, the pattern for point
distribution will be continued to accommodate the additional players.
Player of the Year – Point Distribution Chart
Maximum 144 Maximum 72 teams Maximum 36 teams
Amateurs Individual and 2 player 4 player
Points
Finish per
Position player
Total
Overall Winner Points Total Points points
Receives 150 Bonus Finish per points per Finish per per
Points Position player position Position player position
1 1000 1 500 1000 1 250 1000
2 800 2 400 800 2 200 800
3 600 3 300 600 3 150 600
4 400 4 200 400 4 100 400
5 390 5 195 390 5 97.5 390
6 380 6 190 380 6 95 380
7 370 7 185 370 7 92.5 370
8 360 8 180 360 8 90 360
9 350 9 175 350 9 87.5 350
10 340 10 170 340 10 85 340
11 338 11 169 338 11 84.5 338
12 336 12 168 336 12 84 336
13 334 13 167 334 13 83.5 334
14 332 14 166 332 14 83 332
15 330 15 165 330 15 82.5 330
16 328 16 164 328 16 82 328
17 326 17 163 326 17 81.5 326
18 324 18 162 324 18 81 324
19 322 19 161 322 19 80.5 322
20 320 20 160 320 20 80 320
21 318 21 159 318 21 79.5 318
22 316 22 158 316 22 79 316
23 314 23 157 314 23 78.5 314
24 312 24 156 312 24 78 312
25 310 25 155 310 25 77.5 310
26 308 26 154 308 26 77 308
27 306 27 153 306 27 76.5 306
28 304 28 152 304 28 76 304
29 302 29 151 302 29 75.5 302
30 300 30 150 300 30 75 300
1731 298 31 149 298 31 74.5 298
32 296 32 148 296 32 74 296
33 294 33 147 294 33 73.5 294
34 292 34 146 292 34 73 292
35 290 35 145 290 35 72.5 290
36 288 36 144 288 36 72 288
37 286 37 143 286
38 284 38 142 284
39 282 39 141 282
40 280 40 140 280
41 278 41 139 278
42 276 42 138 276
43 274 43 137 274
44 272 44 136 272
45 270 45 135 270
46 268 46 134 268
47 266 47 133 266
48 264 48 132 264
49 262 49 131 262
50 260 50 130 260
51 258 51 129 258
52 256 52 128 256
53 254 53 127 254
54 252 54 126 252
55 250 55 125 250
56 248 56 124 248
57 246 57 123 246
58 244 58 122 244
59 242 59 121 242
60 240 60 120 240
61 238 61 119 238
62 236 62 118 236
63 234 63 117 234
64 232 64 116 232
65 230 65 115 230
66 228 66 114 228
67 226 67 113 226
68 224 68 112 224
69 222 69 111 222
70 220 70 110 220
71 218 71 109 218
72 216 72 108 216
18MEN’S AND WOMEN’S 2018 EVENTS
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S MID-AMATEUR
The South Jersey Golf Association Mid-Amateur is for players ages 25 and above.
Location: Hidden Creek Golf Club
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Event: Men’s and Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Entry fee: $116 per player (includes greens fee, cart fee, prizes, range balls, and gratuity)
Registration Dates: opens March 15, 2018 and closes May 29, 2018
Tee Times: Starting at 8:30 am
Format: Individual Stroke Play
Divisions (Women): Multiple Flights (Championship Flight-Tees TBD: Gross only-index of 9.9 &
under / 2nd Flight-Red Tees: Gross & Net-index 10.0 and above)
*Female participants with index above 9.9 may opt to compete in the Championship Flight by
checking the box on the entry form.
Divisions (Men): Multiple Flights (Championship Flight-Blue Tees: Gross only-index of 7.8 &
under / 2nd Flight-White Tees: Gross & Net-index 7.9 and above)
*Male participants with an index of 7.9 or above may opt to compete in the Championship flight
by checking the box on the entry form.
Ties: Playoff for Mid-Amateur Championship Flights only: Any event designated to have a playoff
for ties will be determined by a 3-hole playoff, followed by sudden death, if necessary. Players not
present for the playoff will forfeit first place if at least one player who is tied for first place is present. If
none of the players tied for first place are present or if there are extenuating circumstances such as not
enough daylight, severe weather, etc. to hold a playoff, the winner will be decided by a match of cards
using the USGA tie breaking method.
Trophies: In addition to Gift Certificates, a trophy will be awarded to first place in each division.
SJGA Conditions of Competition
USGA Rules of Golf Apply & Govern all Play
Format, Course Conditions, Tees, & Local Rules
Will be addressed on your handout, official scorecard and/or at the staging area orientation, immediately before the start of competition.
Scorecards
Scorecards must be turned in immediately following play. Please place completed scorecard with 2 signatures in the SJGA Scorecard Box
if the Tournament Director is busy scoring. Once you have placed your card in the box, you are deemed to have left the scoring area and
no changes will be allowed.
Rule 3-3. Doubt as to Procedure
In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his/her rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he/she may, without penalty,
complete the hole with two balls. You must announce the ball and put an asterisk next to the score that you want to count if the rules will
allow. If you score the same with both balls, you must still announce to the Committee that you invoked Rule 3-3.
Rule 6-7. Undue Delay; Slow Play
The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. We value
our relationship and return visit to each host facility. You may invoke ‘Ready Golf’ if a player in your group is struggling with their play.
Penalty for Undue Delay/Slow Play: 2 Stroke Penalty
Inclement Weather & Life Threatening Conditions.
Rain: Play will continue in light & moderate rain.
Thunder, Lightening, and Severe Conditions: Mark the position of your ball with a tee and immediately return to the clubhouse for a delay,
postponement, or cancellation decision.
Distance Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However using a distance-measuring device that
is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), is in breach
of Rule 14-3, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.
Cell Phone/Electronic Communication Devices
The use of electronic communication devices (including but not limited to cell phones) during SJGA tournaments is prohibited. Exceptions:
1) place a call to the Pro Shop to report a malfunctioning cart and 2) call 911 for an on-course emergency. Penalty: 2 stroke penalty for
each infraction.
19MEN’S / WOMEN’S MID-AMATEUR (AGES 25 AND ABOVE)
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018
HIDDEN CREEK GOLF CLUB
TEE TIMES START AT 8:30 AM
Please check the box for early or late tee time: LATE EARLY
Refund Policy: Except in the case of an emergency no refund will be granted after the tournament
registration closes. All refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee.
Player:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
Club:
Full GHIN#: Index:
Handicap service (if not GHIN): ID#:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
Email address:
Men and women whose handicap index may be above the limit for the championship flight (9.9 for
women and 7.8 for men) may play in the championship flight by placing an X in the box below.
Check here if you just want to play the course but not participate in the tournament:
Entries open March 15, 2018 to May 29, 2018
Entry Fee $116 per player includes golf, cart, prizes, range balls, and gratuities
Mail Entry to: SJGA / ENTRY
PO Box 884, N. Cape May, NJ 08204
ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM
CARTS MANDATORY
ALL SJGA RULES APPLY
20MEN’S AND WOMEN’S 2018 EVENTS
MEN’S/WOMEN’S/MIXED SJGA TEAM RYDER CUP
Entry fee: $81 per player (includes greens fee, cart fee, prizes, and gratuities)
Location: Twisted Dune Golf Club
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Event: SJGA Team Ryder Cup (Gross & Net)
Registration Dates: opens March 15, 2018 and closes June 12, 2018
Tee Times: Tee Times start at 9:00 am
Holes 1-6: Scramble - Each player hits a tee shot. Both players proceed to the selected/best shot and
both play the second shot from that position. You may improve your lie up to one foot and the ball must
remain in the same condition. Continue this format until the ball is holed out. 1 ball in the hole counts.
st
One score recorded.
Holes 7-12: Better-ball of Partners - Play/Score your own ball from tee to green. Record your gross
score on your line. The team score will be the best score between you and your partner.
Holes 13-18: Alternate Shot - Both players tee off. Select the best drive and alternate hitting that ball
until holed out. At least two (2) tee shots from each player must be used. One score recorded.
Divisions: Gross Only (Flighted after entries close – See flight explanation on page 7).
Handicaps: Maximum course handicap is Men - 24 & Women - 28. 70% of the LOWER handicap and
30% of the HIGHER handicap will be used. 10% Rule applies if a team’s handicap has a spread of 8
strokes or more.
Handicap Adjustment Points: Yes, (see page 13 to see if this applies to you). Ryder Cup will not
affect future Handicap Adjustment Points.
Senior Tees: Yes, men who are 65 years of age or older and have a handicap index of 10.0 or above
may play from the senior tees. You must sign-up for the senior tees on the tournament entry form.
Score posting: No, your scores will not be posted to GHIN.
Ties: Match of Cards for all places (See Page #9- Rule 10 – F.)
SJGA Conditions of Competition
USGA Rules of Golf Apply & Govern all Play
Format, Course Conditions, Tees, & Local Rules
Will be addressed on your handout, official scorecard and/or at the staging area orientation, immediately before the start of competition.
Scorecards
Scorecards must be turned in immediately following play. Please place completed scorecard with 2 signatures in the SJGA Scorecard Box if
the Tournament Director is busy scoring. Once you have placed your card in the box, you are deemed to have left the scoring area and no
changes will be allowed.
Rule 3-3. Doubt as to Procedure
In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his/her rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he/she may, without penalty,
complete the hole with two balls. You must announce the ball and put an asterisk next to the score that you want to count if the rules will
allow. If you score the same with both balls, you must still announce to the Committee that you invoked Rule 3-3.
Rule 6-7. Undue Delay; Slow Play
The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. We value
our relationship and return visit to each host facility. You may invoke ‘Ready Golf’ if a player in your group is struggling with their play.
Penalty for Undue Delay/Slow Play: 2 Stroke Penalty
Inclement Weather & Life Threatening Conditions.
Rain: Play will continue in light & moderate rain.
Thunder, Lightening, and Severe Conditions: Mark the position of your ball with a tee and immediately return to the clubhouse for a delay,
postponement, or cancellation decision.
Distance Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However using a distance-measuring device that is
designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), is in breach of
Rule 14-3, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.
Cell Phone/Electronic Communication Devices
The use of electronic communication devices (including but not limited to cell phones) during SJGA tournaments is prohibited. Exceptions:
1) place a call to the Pro Shop to report a malfunctioning cart and 2) call 911 for an on-course emergency. Penalty: 2 stroke penalty for
each infraction.
21MEN’S/WOMEN’S/MIXED SJGA TEAM RYDER CUP
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
TWISTED DUNE GOLF CLUB
9 AM TEE TIMES (Please arrive at the first tee 10 minutes early.)
Check here if you would like to play but need a partner.
Refund Policy: Except in the case of an emergency no refund will be granted after the tournament
registration closes. All refunds are subject to a $5 processing fee.
Player#1 (Contact):
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
Club:
Full GHIN#: Index:
Handicap service (if not GHIN): ID#:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
Email address:
Player#2 (Partner):
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
Club:
Full GHIN#: Index:
Handicap service (if not GHIN): ID#:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
Email address:
Required for men 65 and older who choose to play from senior tees. Must have a handicap
index of 10.0 or greater to qualify.
Player #1: Date of Birth: / / Age: Check this box for Senior tees
Player #2: Date of Birth: / / Age: Check this box for Senior tees
Check here if you just want to play the course but not participate in the tournament:
Entries open March 15 to June 12, 2018
Entry Fee $81 per player ($162 Team)
Mail Entry to: SJGA / ENTRY
ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM
CARTS MANDATORY
ALL SJGA RULES APPLY
22MEN’S AND WOMEN’S 2018 EVENTS
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S AMATEUR
Location: Cherry Valley Country Club
Date: Monday, July 9, 2018
Event: Men’s and Women’s Amateur Championship
Entry fee: $116 per player (includes greens fee, cart fee, prizes, range balls, and gratuity)
Registration Dates: opens March 15, 2018 and closes July 2, 2018
Tee Times: Starting at 9:30 am
Format: Individual Stroke Play
Divisions (Women): Multiple Flights (Championship Flight-Gross only-index of 9.9
& under / 2nd Flight-Gross & Net-index 10.0 and above). Both flights will play from the Women’s Tees.
*Female participants with index above 9.9 may opt to compete in the Championship Flight by
checking the box on the entry form.
Divisions (Men): Multiple Flights (Championship Flight-Blue Tees: Gross only-index of 6.7 &
under / 2nd Flight-White Tees: Gross & Net-index 6. 8 and above)
*Male participants with an index of 6.8 or above may opt to compete in the Championship flight
by checking the box on the entry form.
Ties: Playoff for Amateur Championship Flights only: Any event designated to have a playoff for
ties will be determined by a 3-hole playoff, followed by sudden death, if necessary. Players not present
for the playoff will forfeit first place if at least one player who is tied for first place is present. If none of
the players tied for first place are present or if there are extenuating circumstances such as not enough
daylight, severe weather, etc. to hold a playoff, the winner will be decided by a match of cards using the
USGA tie breaking method.
Trophies: In addition to Gift Certificates, a trophy will be awarded to first place in each division.
(WOMEN-THE MARY N. YARRINGTON CUP, MEN-THE HARRY S. RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL)
SJGA Conditions of Competition
USGA Rules of Golf Apply & Govern all Play
Format, Course Conditions, Tees, & Local Rules
Will be addressed on your handout, official scorecard and/or at the staging area orientation, immediately before the start of competition.
Scorecards
Scorecards must be turned in immediately following play. Please place completed scorecard with 2 signatures in the SJGA Scorecard Box
if the Tournament Director is busy scoring. Once you have placed your card in the box, you are deemed to have left the scoring area and
no changes will be allowed.
Rule 3-3. Doubt as to Procedure
In stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his/her rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he/she may, without penalty,
complete the hole with two balls. You must announce the ball and put an asterisk next to the score that you want to count if the rules will
allow. If you score the same with both balls, you must still announce to the Committee that you invoked Rule 3-3.
Rule 6-7. Undue Delay; Slow Play
The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. We value
our relationship and return visit to each host facility. You may invoke ‘Ready Golf’ if a player in your group is struggling with their play.
Penalty for Undue Delay/Slow Play: 2 Stroke Penalty
Inclement Weather & Life Threatening Conditions.
Rain: Play will continue in light & moderate rain.
Thunder, Lightening, and Severe Conditions: Mark the position of your ball with a tee and immediately return to the clubhouse for a delay,
postponement, or cancellation decision.
Distance Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However using a distance-measuring device that
is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), is in breach
of Rule 14-3, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.
Cell Phone/Electronic Communication Devices
The use of electronic communication devices (including but not limited to cell phones) during SJGA tournaments is prohibited. Exceptions:
1) place a call to the Pro Shop to report a malfunctioning cart and 2) call 911 for an on-course emergency. Penalty: 2 stroke penalty for
each infraction.
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