Rules

2025 Colonial League

Schedule and format: There will be 10 teams of 5 golfers. Teams will be flighted A/B/C/D/E E flight will be made up of seniors with seniors in other flights being able to play from the gold tees. Teams will be placed in 2 divisions with 5 in each. Schedule to follow. The winners of each half will play for the division championship. The division winners will face off the following week for the league championship. The second place team from the second half will play the first half champion should the same team win both halves. Tie breaker for divisional will be: 1) head-to-head record 2) Season ending cards for A players will be matched hole by hole in order of hardest to easiest hole until a lower score is found.

The League runs from May 14th to Sept 2d(subject to change). Break for 4th of July week with a probable points game.

Subs and double match play: We will be maintaining a standing list of subs. Please contact the Pro Shop ASAP should a sub be required. Subs will be eligible for pins and skins earned by the team they represent for that week. Cards will be matched with a team member with the closest handicap should a sub not be available.

Weekly play: League play will commence with a 4:00 shot gun start. The tee sheet will be available online and in the pro shop 6 days in advance to matches.

The Pro Shop will be responsible calling matches due to weather. It is highly encouraged for matches to be played however, the individuals may call a match prior by calling a tie. Calling a match while in progress would be splitting remaining holes. (i.e. 3-1 after 4 holes would result in a 5 1/2 to 3 1/2 final)

No shows results in a forfeit.

There are times when a ruling can not be determined by those in a group. In these instances, there is an option where a second ball can played using what is believed the correct rule interpretation. Mark both scores down and bring the incidence to the Triad's attention. A ruling will be made and the correct score used.

POINTS

WIN 5-4 (1) WIN 5 ½ 3-1/2 (1.5) WIN =>6-3 (2) TIE (.5)

No show/contact is a forfeit. 2 points awarded to the opponent.

The course rules will be posted on either the 1st or 10th tee box. (Ball in hand, point of entry for bunkers). The bunkers will always be “rake and place” when not posted.

2nd Fairway

4th Fairway

The trees to the left of the fairway have exposed roots which can ruin a day in a few ways. You have a free lift if the root interferes with your swing or stance. Drop in direct line with the pin and no closer. Any other trees left and right are in red staked areas and those don't rules apply.

8th and 10th Fairway

11th and 12th and 14th Fairway

Ledge rule: 11th hole only. Player receives free relief when ledge interferes with swing, ball or stance. No closer to hole. Drop zone to be used on 11, 12 and 14 for balls struck into woods or swamp. 1 stroke penalty.

16th hole

Drop zone for ball struck into woods or swamp. 1 stroke penalty. Back side of green is OB.

A question popped up within our group about an embedded ball in the rough. The decision was left up to the opponent which is league protocol. The correct answer as explained by the USGA.

Under USGA rules, you can take free relief for a plugged (embedded) ball anywhere in the general area, which includes the rough. This means you can lift and clean the ball, or you can drop a ball within one club-length of the spot where the ball was embedded, but not closer to the hole.

Elaboration:

General Area:

The general area is defined as the entire course except for bunkers, penalty areas, the teeing ground, and the putting green.

Embedded Ball:

A ball is considered embedded if it is in its own pitch-mark and part of the ball is below the level of the ground.

Relief Process:

You lift and clean the ball, mark the spot where the ball was embedded, and then drop a ball within one club-length of that spot, but not closer to the hole than the original spot.

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