Tournament Rules

Two Rivers Golf Association

Golf Tournament Basics

Tournament signups are to be done via the Tournament Registration page on the website www.trga.org. Signups will be accepted until 5pm the Wednesday before the tournament date (and reset for the next tournament after that deadline).

Anyone wanting to participate after the deadline should email their request to tworiversgolf@hotmail.com and will be added if space allows.

Tee Times and Pairings will be emailed to all current members and will also be available on the website by 5PM the Thursday before each tournament

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tee time to check in for the tournament and pay any tournament fees and get your official scorecard (we will have a table set up to the side). Green fees and/or carts are to be paid separately at the course counter.

For each FULL FIELD tournament (minimum 80 players):

There will be no more than 4 similarly sized flights based on handicap index.

Winnings will be as follows for both Gross and Net scores in each flight and be determined in the following order:

1^st Gross, 1^st Net ---- $45 each

2^nd Gross, 2^nd Net ---- $35 each

3^rd Gross, 3^rd Net ---- $25 each

4^th Gross, 4^th Net ---- $15 each

First Place ties will be broken using the USGA method (last 9, 6, 3, 1) - all other ties will be shown

All team tournaments will be Net Only

All official side games will be separated into two pools, 1st & 2nd Flights and 3rd & 4^th Flights

Closest to the Pin: a minimum $20 for each closest to the pin (4 for 1st & 2nd Flights and 4 for 3rd & 4^th Flights)

Skins: a minimum $300 ($150 for 1st & 2nd Flights and $150 for 3rd & 4^th Flights) will be divided equally between any player(s) that win a hole outright in their respective pool.

All winnings (tournament and side games) will be paid via gift card (Metro Parks, Edwin Watts or Dick’s Sporting Goods) or TRGA credit (can be saved and used for entry fees and cashed out at the end of the year)

Each hole in one will receive an equal share of the hole in one pool at the end of the year banquet. The total pool is set by the total number of members x $5.

If you have a rules questions or need a ruling and are unable to find a board member, please call Steve Counce at 615-668-8364.

If you are unable to find an immediate rules answer (or we need to look it up), please play 2 balls for the remainder of that hole, noting which is being played under which rule. We will determine the appropriate score in the clubhouse.

On the course tips:

Maximum TRIPLE BOGEY – if you reach a triple bogey before finishing a hole, pick up and move to next hole

Enter only tournament scores on the tournament scorecard – use course cards for any personal use.

Enter scores on the scorecard at the next tee

Pay or determine any side bets after your round of golf

All players are required to confirm and sign for their score before turning in the card.

All putts must be holed out.

Play the same ball from the teeing ground into the hole. Change only when the rules allow.

Play the ball as it lies (unless under lift, clean and place)

While you are permitted to ask and share yardages from/with fellow competitors, please do not request shot or club selection advice.

Play at a reasonable pace (18 holes should take 4 hours total)

If you fall behind, use the continuous putt and ready golf rules until caught up.

Be ready to play when it is your turn

Don’t wait to hit your second shot on a par 5 unless you clearly can reach the players in front of you. In other words, if you have a 250 yard shot left to the green and you’ve never hit a 250 yard shot, chances are you won’t this time either.

If you fall behind, you will receive a warning from a board member or authorized marshal. You will have 2 holes to catch up fully. If not caught up after 2 holes, each member of your group will be assessed 2 penalty strokes.

Pay attention to the group behind you, especially when leaving a green.

Replace divots, repair ball marks and rake bunkers.

Don’t move or talk while someone in your group is hitting the ball (or about to hit).

Don’t walk across the line of another player's putt on the green.

Don’t hold up other players.