1. Format of Play

• This is a 4-person Captain’s Choice (Scramble) format.

• Each player hits a tee shot on every hole.

• The team selects the best shot.

• All players play their next shot from within one club length of the selected ball (no closer to the hole), unless on the green.

• This process continues until the ball is holed.

• Only one score per team is recorded on each hole.

2. Tees

• Men play from the designated men’s tees.

• Women play from the designated women’s tees.

• Seniors (if applicable) may play from designated senior tees.

• Men tee off from women’s tees when tee-buster is purchased.

• Women tee off from the 200 yard mark when tee buster is purchased.

3. Minimum Shot Requirement

• Each team must use a minimum of:

  • 1 shot per player per 9 holes.

4. Ball Placement

• Fairway: Place within one club length of the selected ball, no closer to the hole.

• Rough: Place within one club length, staying in the same cut of grass.

• Bunkers/Hazards: Ball must remain in the hazard and be played as it lies (preferred lie only if local rules allow).

• Putting Green: Ball must be placed within one putter head length of the selected ball, not closer to the hole.

5. Order of Play

• Team members may hit in any order.

• After the best shot is selected, the player whose shot was chosen may hit first, last, or in any order the team prefers.

6. Mulligans (If Applicable)

• Each player can purchase up to two mulligans.

• Mulligans cannot be used for Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin contests.

7. Maximum Score (Pace of Play Rule)

• Maximum score per hole: Triple Bogey.

• Pick up once the maximum score is reached.

8. Out of Bounds & Lost Ball

• Follow local course rules.

• If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the team may:

  • Replay from the original spot with a one-stroke penalty, OR

  • Drop in the fairway (if local rule applies) with agreed penalty.

9. Putting

• All putts must be holed (no gimmies unless specified).

• The ball must be marked and replaced when lifted on the green.

10. Scorekeeping

• Each team is responsible for keeping accurate score.

• All scorecards must be signed and turned in immediately after the round.

• Ties will be decided by:

  • Scorecard playoff (Handicap 1 hole, Handicap 2 hole, Handicap 3 hole, etc)

11. Sportsmanship

• Play ready golf.

• Respect course rules and other players.

• Any rules disputes will be settled by the Tournament Committee.

12. Prizes (Optional Section)

• Team Low Gross

• Longest Drive (Men/Women)

• Closest to the Pin

• Other specialty contests as designated