2017 Member-Guest
Event Format, Rules & Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 15th, Friday, June 16th & Saturday, June 17th
FIELD
The tournament is open to the first 48 teams to register for guaranteed entry. Thereafter, participants
will be placed on a waiting list if a spot should come available we will add teams to balance flighting,
not to exceed 60 teams total.
FORMAT
The format will be a two-man best ball net match play. Participants will play their own ball
throughout. The lower of each team member’s net scores will count as the team score for that hole.
In the event that a player has an odd 18 hole handicap, the player will receive his final stroke by being
allocated a half stroke in their 9 hole match. There will be five scheduled matches for each team
within their respective flight.
After the completion of all five matches, each Flight Winner’s will compete in a shootout to determine
the overall Champion.
TEES
Men ages 60-74 may play White Tees. Men 75+ may play Red Tees. All other players will play Gold
Tees.
SCORING OF MATCHES
There will be a total of 10 points awarded for each match. 1 point is awarded for each hole won and ½
a point for a tie on a hole. 1 bonus point will be awarded for the winner of the match. If the match is
tied, each team will receive a ½ point bonus.
SPECIAL NOTE
A maximum of 7 points will be awarded for winning any one match. A minimum of 3 points will be
awarded for any losing match. This is intended to keep all teams in the flight competition after all five
matches.
PLAYING “PAR”
If a team is in a flight with less than six teams, a match with “Par” will be played.
FLIGHTS
The number of flights will be determined by the total number of participants. All flights will contain
six teams. Teams will be seeded and placed in their flights in their respective order by taking the
combined team 18-hole handicap index of the two players on each team and subtracting half the
difference. If ties need to be broken, the “A” player’s indexes will be used and the lower of the two
will be seeded in the lower flight. Handicaps will be determined by the June 1, 2016 GHIN Handicap
update.
FLIGHT WINNERS
The team in each flight with the most points after completion of the 5 matches will be declared that
Flight’s winner. In case of a tie in any flight, the winner of the tie will be the team with the most
points played between the two teams. If a tie still exists a match of scorecards will be done on that
match, starting on the #1 handicap hole on that side.
TOURNAMENT RULES
The following handicaps will be accepted for the competition:
• Valid USGA Index.
• 10 signed, attested and dated scorecards, the Pro Shop will determine handicap. Scorecards
must be delivered to the golf shop by June 1.
• All other participants will play as scratch.
The Member-Guest Committee has the authority to make adjustments/revisions as they see fit.
All U.S.G.A. rules will apply except as noted in the local rules stated on the daily rules sheet.
1. Standard four-ball rules apply for each match
2. In the event that play is suspended, finish out the hole you have started.
3. In the event a match must be cancelled due to weather or some other unforeseen reason, the
competition may be shortened in length.
4. Handicaps will be determined by the June 1st GHIN Update.
Hazards
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Water Hazards – defined by yellow stakes and lines
Lateral Hazards - defined by red stakes and lines
Out of Bounds – defined by white stakes and fence lines
Ground Under Repair – defined by white lines
Appeals
If there is any question on a rule, a player will announce his intention and may play two balls from the
point in question and play out the hole using both balls. The Tournament Committee will make a
ruling after the match. The Tournament Rules Committee consists of Brent Ratliff.
Scoring
Teams will switch scorecards with their opponents. The result of the match will be turned in to the
scoring area immediately following the completion of the round. To ensure that accurate scores are
kept and that results are accurate, each team will be asked to submit their official scorecard. We ask
that each team complete their scorecard by filling in the Point Total section with the points won by the
team named on that card. The scorecards will also be signed by the scorer and attested by their
opponent.
Rain Policy
In the event of rain, players are to continue to play their matches until they are told to discontinue play
by a member of the golf staff. If dangerous weather is threatening the participants, the players may, at
their discretion, leave the course.
Distance Measuring Devices
Policy for use of distance measuring devices for this event will be consistent with the clubs local ruling
such that a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If a
player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that
might affect their play, the player is in breach of rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification,
regardless of whether and such additional functions are actually used.
Entry Fees
#1. This year’s entry fee of $629 is required no later than Wednesday, June 1st. A $150 nonrefundable deposit is required at sign up. Entry fee may be paid by cash, check or member
charge only. If you have not paid with Cash or Check by June 6th, we will charge the balance
of the fee to your account.
#2. Additional dinners and lunches for spouses or dates may be purchased this year; however
they must be signed up through the golf shop staff by Monday June 12th.
#3. The member receives four guest passes that are valid on weekdays only with the exception
of Sunday June 18th (Fathers Day). These passes may be used for any guest, not just your
tournament guest. They do expire on July 1st.
Schedule of Activities
Thursday June 15th
5:30 ……………………………………..………………..Par 3 Challenge East Course Front Nine
6:30 ...……………… Welcome Reception and Selling of Team Shares (Cash Bar & Appetizers)
Friday June 16th
9:30 to 11:45 ..………………………….……………………………...……… Match # 1 East Course
11:30 to 12:30 ..………………………….…………………….………………… Lunch on East Patio
12:45 to 3:00 …..…………………………………………….……...……….…Match # 2 East Course
3:30 to 5:45 …..…………………………………………….………………..…Match # 3 East Course
6:30 ….……………………………………...………….……………...….………Dinner on East Patio
Additional Guests for dinner may be purchased for $40.00 and must be signed up for in the golf shop by Monday June 12th.
Cash bar during dinner.
Saturday June 17th
7:30 am…………………………………………...……….………………………….. Light Breakfast
8:30 to 10:45………………………………………………..…....………..…..Match # 4 West Course
11:30 to 1:45 …..…………………………………………….…...……………Match # 5 West Course
1:30 …….…………………………………………………….……………………Lunch on East Patio
Additional Guests for lunch may be purchased for $20.00 and must be signed up for in the golf shop by Monday June 12th.
Cash bar during lunch.
2:15 …….………………………………...…………...Awards and Prizes Distribution on East Patio
2:30 …..………………………………………………….………………Shootout for Flight Winners
The Tee Package this year will be a $125 shopping spree in the Windyke ProShop.
Reminder: All guests and family of participating players are Windyke Country Club guests for the
weekend Thursday June 15th – Sunday June 18th. They are welcome to use all pool, tennis, dining and
golfing facilities just as you our members would. Please enjoy yourselves as our guests.