Tournament Rules & Policies

Thank you for joining the Golf Guys Players Club!
Here is a quick primer on the rules and policies of Golf Guys tournaments.

2019 USGA Rules Changes

Golf Guys Players Club will abide by all 2019 USGA Rules Changes starting January 1st, 2019. For a list of rules changes, visit http://www.usga.org/rules-hub.html.

Check-In

Players are required to check in no less than 30 minutes prior to their tee time. Please allow yourself extra time to warm up.

Tee Box

Tee boxes will be determined based on flight, handicap and tournament format. Please check individual tournament rule sheets and scorecards for tee box assignments.

Scoring

All USGA rules should be used for scoring. Players should complete every hole. ESC scoring will be applied after the tournament. Players are expected to complete every hole, with the exception of team play (rule below). Players who have incomplete holes on their scorecard will be disqualified. Your tournament scores will be posted by Golf Guys Staff.

Tiebreakers

To break ties, Golf Guys uses the Card Match system to determine the winner on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole. During a shotgun or split tee start, the “last nine holes, last six holes, etc.” is considered to be holes 10–18, 13–18, etc.

In the event that a tie still cannot be broken, the pot for the tied positions will be split evenly.

Team Play Handicap

In a Team Event, handicapped strokes are distributed throughout your 18 holes and should be taken as they fall. For example, if you are a 20 handicap, you would receive one stroke on every hole with two additional strokes on the #1 and #2 handicapped holes. The better of the two players’ scores minus their handicaps is your net team score.

Team Play Exception

For the sake of Pace of Play in team scoring events, players may pick up their ball when they hit Net Double Bogey if their teammate has already holed out with a better score. If a player picks up their ball prior to their teammate holing out, the teammate’s final score will apply whether they exceed Net Double Bogey or not.

Senior Flight Exceptions

Senior Exception: All players 50 and above scheduled to play a tee box greater than 6500 yards may move up one tee if they so choose. The minimum yardage allowed when utilizing the Senior Exception is 5900 yards.

Super Senior Exception: Players over the age of 66 scheduled to play any tee box longer than 5900 yards may move up one tee box, which must be declared prior to their first tee shot. The minimum yardage allowed when utilizing the Super Senior Exception is 5500 yards.

The handicaps of players that choose to move up a box will be adjusted in accordance with the World Handicap System. Players moving up a tee box will be eligible for net and gross payouts, skins, contests and both net and gross points; however, they will be ineligible for championships.

Pace of Play

These guidelines will be in effect at all Golf Guys Players Club tournaments and championships. Compliance with pace is the player’s responsibility. If you feel a fellow competitor or opponent is unduly delaying your group, it is your responsibility to notify the Committee as soon as possible.

45 Second Shot Clock

Each player will have 45 seconds from the time it is their shot to make their shot. Groups that fall behind may have 10 seconds removed from their shot clock until they are back in position. Exceptions include:

  1. The first player to attempt their shot on a Par 3, second shot on a Par 4, or third shot on a Par 5 may receive an additional 15 seconds.
  2. When attempting to reach the green in two on a Par 5, players may wait until the green is clear.
  3. If the preceding group is within reach, you may wait until they clear your landing area before attempting your shot.

Note: Players who are continually asked to improve their shot time may be penalized.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that all tournaments are booked months in advance, and golf courses require advanced notice of player counts. Therefore, the following policy applies:

  • 7 Days Notice – Full refund.
  • Less than 7 Days Notice – Credit toward a future tournament.
  • Less than 48 Hours Notice – No refund.
  • Travel Events – Refund deadlines vary. Please refer to the specific event page.

Weather Policy

If the course is open, we are playing. Refunds are only given if the course ceases play.

Payment Policy

All tournament fees should be paid prior to the event. To pay by cash or check, please contact us.

Payouts

Players are paid out on their best finish, either Net or Gross. In order to abide by the Rules of Amateur Golf, all Golf Guys Players Club payouts are given in pro shop credits and cannot be used for tournament entry or membership. To access your winnings, simply create a login at shopgolfguys.com using the same email address that you registered for the event in which you won prize money and click MY ACCOUNT.

Payout Expiration

Payouts will now be valid through the end of the calendar year in which each season ends. (Ie. Winnings from Series that run from March through October (Portland, Seattle, Bend, Bay Area and SoCal) are valid through December 31st of the year in which the series ended. Winnings from wraparound series (Phoenix and the Portland Winter Series) that run from September through May are valid through December 31st of the year the series ends.