Rules for Mixed SHAMBLE

Mountain View Course

Saturday, August 28th, 2021 8:00am

 

ELIGIBILITY: Each player must have a USGA established handicap index and be a member of the WWGA or the WMGA for the 2021 season.

 

FORMAT: This is a mixed four-person modified team SHAMBLE. Each player hits a tee shot. The team then selects the best tee shot and from the selected location, all players will play their individual ball until they hole out.

 

SCORING: The scoring will be the two best net balls of four. For each player, enter gross and net scores on card. Scores for this tournament will not be entered into the handicap system. If a team has 3 Players a blind will be selected based on whether the missing player is an A, B, C or D. For example if the missing player is a C player, the blind will be randomly selected from the participating C-players in the tournament.

 

TEAMS: The Club Pro will select the A, B, C and D players based on the established handicaps.

 

TEES: Women – GOLD; Men – WHITE or GREEN; Men may select between the two.

 

HANDICAP: Regardless of their actual handicap, all WWGA and WGMA members meeting the eligibility requirements may enter this tournament. Course Handicaps (CH) exceeding 35 for men playing from the white tees, 31 for men playing from the green tees and 39 for women from the gold tees will be adjusted to these caps.  Then 85% of 18-hole course handicap is applied for both men and women.  According to USGA rules, handicaps will be adjusted by the Woods Pro.

 

PRIZES: For winning teams, prizes will be determined based on participation. There will be an optional $5 for closest to the pin on par 3 holes (3, 9, 11, and 13) - only first ball hit counts, and an optional $5 for a 50/50 drawing.

 

TIE BREAK: If there is a tie, the lowest net score on the back 9 will determine the winners. If still a tie, the lowest net score on the last 6 holes will be used, then the last 3 holes, then the 18th hole, then each previous hole until the tie is broken.

 

DROP AREAS: Drop areas may not be used in this format.