Event Rules &
INFORMATION
Event Rules &
INFORMATION
GENERAL INFO
The annual Club Championship is a 2 day stroke play event that is dedicated to the members (and league members) of Moon Lake Golf and Country Club and is open to both men & women (adults, seniors & juniors). This event crowns divisional champions throughout multiple age brackets and flights.
Registration for this event is now closed (required from each player in order to play). All pricing IS available on the registration form, and the deadline to sign-up and pay is August 13, 2025.
Traditionally, tee times start at 8:00 AM both days and continue until the entire field has teed off. The courses on day 1 are Highlands and Moors, then Highlands to Heather on day 2.
Once day 1 play has finished, tee times & flights for Day 2 will be announced following the round.
DIVISIONS & AGE CATEGORIES
Men's Division (Ages 19 - 54)
All players in the Men's Division tee off from the Gold Tees. If a player from either the Junior or Sr. Men Division (outside the age range (19-54) wishes to compete in the Men's Division, they may do so but must play from the Gold Tees in order to qualify. Although a player can be crowned as a multi-divisional champion, they cannot receive more than 1 prize when the tournament has concluded.
Sr. Men Division (Ages 55+)
All players in the Sr. Men Division tee off from the Blue Tees. If a player from this Division wishes to compete in the Men's Division, they may do so but must play from the Gold Tees in order to qualify (outside the age range of 19-54). Sr. Men who play from the Gold Tees would qualify for both the Sr. Men division as well as the Men's Division, however, they cannot receive more than 1 prize when the tournament has concluded.
Jr. Men Division (Ages 18 & Under)
All players in the Jr. Men Division tee off from the Gold Tees. Given that Junior's are playing from the same tee as the Men (Golds), this automatically qualifies them to compete in the Men's Division. Although a player can be crowned as a multi-divisional champion, they cannot receive more than 1 prize once the tournament has concluded.
Women's Division (Ages 19 - 49)
All players in the Women's Division tee off from the Blue Tees. If a player from the Sr. Women Division (outside the age range (19-49) wishes to compete in the Women's Division, they may do so but must play from the Blue Tees in order to qualify. Although a player can be crowned as a multi-divisional champion, they cannot receive more than 1 prize when the tournament has concluded.
Sr. Women Division (Ages 50+)
All players in the Sr. Women Division tee off from the White Tees. If a player from this Division wishes to compete in the Women's Division, they may do so but must play from the Blue Tees in order to qualify (outside the age range of 19-49). Sr. Women who play from the Blue Tees would qualify for both the Sr. Women division as well as the Women's Division, however, they cannot receive more than 1 prize when the tournament has concluded.
RCGA RULES GOVERN ALL PLAY
Out of Bounds: A ball is out of bounds when all of it lies beyond the outside line of a boundary fence. There is no free lift from the boundary fences. (Please note: there is O.B. along the left hand side of Heather #3 within the trees that is not visible from the tee box).
Water Hazard: (Defined by yellow stakes and/or paint). Must keep
hazard between you and the pin.
Lateral Water Hazard: (Defined by red stakes and/or paint).
Painted line takes precedence.
SECOND BALL: This is not a provisional ball. A second ball is an option
only available in stroke play when there is a doubt as to the proper procedure.
SUMMER RULES: Play the ball as it lies in any area that is not a
hazard/cart path, GIR, etc., or otherwise marked.
LOST BALL: You have 3 minutes to look for a lost ball.
PROCEDURE: If a doubt as to procedure has arisen--(i) announce to theplayer's marker or fellow competitor his decision to utilize a second ball, and with which ball he wants to score with if the rule in question permits.
(ii) The player must report the facts to the Committee before returning theirscore card. If they don’t report the facts to the Committee, they will be DISQUALIFIED. The only time they don’t have to report the situation is if they scored the same with both balls.
TIE BREAKERS
First Place in all age categories will be decided by a sudden Death playoff. All other ties will be determined through Retrogression.
LOCAL RULES
Pace of Play: Groups must play in 4 hours 30 minutes or within 15 minutes of the group in front of them. Failure to keep pace will result in a 2 stroke penalty.
Bunkers: All players may lift, clean, smooth if necessary (in a footprint) and place their ball within one club length of the original lie, but must remain in the bunker no closer to the hole.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
If you have any questions regarding rules, call into the golf shop at 306-382-5500 and ask for either Evan, Jarrid or Bobbi. When in doubt, play two-balls in and get a ruling afterwards.**