Games & Scoring

GAMES & SCORING

The game to be played for each play date is shown in the current Roster and on the sign up sheet each week, as well as on the POA website.

BEST BALL (SCORE) (TWOSOME OR FOURSOME)

For either twosome or foursome, keep the individual scores for each player for each hole of the scorecard and total these scores on each card for use in computing handicaps by the Handicap Committee. The low score for each hole of the twosome or foursome is circled on the scorecard. For ties between players on the twosome or foursome, circle only one score. Use the handicap of each player as printed on the scorecard and total these handicaps by twosome or foursome. Divide twosome or foursome total by 2 or 4 to determine the team handicap. For each team twosome or foursome, total the circled scores and subtract the team handicap to get the team score for the event.

BEST 3 BALLS

Keep each player’s score by hole. Low score of 3 players is circled and added as total score for each hole. Add total nine holes and subtract 1/2 of total handicap to arrive at net score. Low net score wins the event.

LOW INDIVIDUAL NET

The player’s scores are entered for each hole and totaled for the nine holes. Handicaps as shown on the scorecard are then subtracted to determine the net score. Low net score wins the event.

LOW TEAM NET (TWOSOME OR FOURSOME)

The Pairings Committee will pair teams so teams are as even by total handicap as possible. Scores are recorded for each player, totaled and then the handicap for each player subtracted. The team (twosome or foursome) scores are totaled to obtain net team score. Low team net score wins the event.

MATCH PLAY (individual)

Match Play: This is played as an individual event. Low net score wins the hole. Most holes won, wins the match. A match can end when a player has won more holes than are left to play, for example, 5 holes won with 4 to play.

SCRAMBLE W/ Handicap (FOURSOME)

The Pairings Committee will pair teams to obtain, as close as possible, teams with equal handicaps. Each player of each team tees off from his normal tee on each hole. The best drive is selected and each hits his second shot from that spot. This continues until the ball is holed. Only one score for each hole is recorded on the scorecard for the team. Subtract the team Handicap from the gross score. The team with the lowest net score is the winner. In the event of “no shows” for this event, the players the players will rotate on each HOLE by taking the fourth shot for the team. Use the order on the scorecard for the first player to hit the extra shot on first hole, the second player on the next hole, etc. This extra shot is NOT eligible for the charity closest to the pin hole and any sponsor prizes.

TWO HOLE THROWOUT

Individual scores are kept for each player for each hole. The player’s total score for the nine holes is recorded. This score will be posted by the Handicap Committee. Each player then selects scores for the two holes he wishes to throw out and identifies the scores by circling them on the scorecard. He totals the score for the remaining seven holes and subtracts his handicap to arrive at a net score for the event. Low net score wins the event.

TURKEY SHOOT

Flights will be as usual A,B,C & D with a low net handicap game. Each flight will have 3 winners receiving a $15 Gift Certificate to be used at Allen’s Foods. Winners can redeem them for a turkey or anything else Allen’s sells. The 3 lowest net scores in each flight will be the winners. Ties will be carded off. There will be no extra charges to participate in the Turkey shoot. All playing members are included. All sponsor prizes will be awarded as usual.

WEEKLY CHARITY POT

An optional donation of $1 to the “Charity Pot” is to be made to the starter on your first hole of play. The closest shot to the pin by a contributor on the designated par 3 hole is the weekly winner. Each week the “Charity Pot” is divided with the winner receiving a check for ½ of total pot and ½ is retained for year end distribution to local charities as chosen by the 9 Hole Executive Committee from player recommendations each year. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE CHARITY HOLE SIGN ON THE GREEN IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID YOUR DOLLAR.

HOLE IN ONE POT

To be eligible to win the pot you must:

1. Be a member of the Bella Vista Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association

2. Have signed up and paid the $ 3.00 fee for the current year pot

3. Score a hole in one, during the current 9 Hole season of play, on Berksdale, Kingswood, Country Club, Highlands, Dogwood Hills or the Scotsdale golf course and have it witnessed, ** Brittany will qualify only during play of a scheduled group event on that course. A hole in one using a mulligan does not qualify.

4. Notify the Association President that you have scored a qualifying hole in one and are signed up for the Hole In One Pot.

Entry fee should be paid with your annual membership registration. A person may join the Hole In One Pot at a later date but it must be prior to a hole in one, by submitting the required payment to the Membership Chairman. Upon receipt the member’s name will be added to the list of eligible participants. All members who have joined the Hole In One Pot should verify that fact by checking to ensure their name is listed on the “Hole In One” roster on the Men’s Nine Hole bulletin board at the Kingsdale Pro Shop. Eligibility for the Pot begins with the first day of Nine Hole play and ends on the last day of play.

All eligible players scoring a qualifying hole in one on one of the courses designated will be listed to share the Hole In One Pot at the Fall Banquet. Every name of eligible hole in one scorer's will get an equal share of the Hole In One Pot. If an individual gets more than one qualified hole in one his name is listed for each time.

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