Tri-Mountain Eagles Senior Men’s Club 

Bylaws as Amended March 9, 2026 

(A 50 Years Plus Senior Men’s Club founded in 2016)



ARTICLE I.   NAME, PURPOSE and BOUNDARIES


Section 1. The name of the club will be Tri-Mountain Eagles Senior Men’s Club (the “Club”).

Section 2. This Club is a 50 years plus senior men’s club.  All play will be from the Gold tees or appropriate tee for away games as determined by the Officer (the “Game Coordinator”) who creates and scores the game. A white tee flight may be added at the discretion of the Game Coordinator or his designee.  All games will be net scoring.  All play is in accordance with USGA rules.   


ARTICLE II.   MEMBERSHIP


Section 1. Membership will be by word-of-mouth and other conventional advertising. A membership application must be submitted to the Club for each calendar year. The Board retains the soul authority to accept or reject any membership application. In case of a rejection, the applicant will be notified by a member of the Board.

Section 2. Membership in the Club may be terminated for nonpayment of dues or acts of degradation toward the Club. This shall be accomplished by the Board members or a majority vote of the membership.

Section 3. Club membership and participation is available to amateur golfers only.

Section 4. It is illegal to use any golf equipment, clubs or balls not approved by the USGA in any Club event. Violators will be disqualified and ineligible to play in future events until the violation has been corrected. USGA competition rules do not allow use of the slope function that is available on some range finders. Use of distance measuring functionality only is allowed in all Club games.

Section 5. Members are allowed to invite guests if there are available spots in our scheduled tee times. Guests should be welcomed to our Club and inviting them to play is a way to recruit new members. Often times it takes a while for a guest to feel comfortable and realize it is a welcoming organization they want to join. If members have concerns about guests they should notify a member of the Board so they can address it. Guests will not be allowed to play in any pot games.

Section 6. All Club game scores will be posted utilizing the Golf Genius software. Individual members must post all other scores from rounds played during the appropriate posting season, dependent on location of such play, using the GHIN app or other appropriate method. 


ARTICLE III.   DUES

Section 1. The Membership Year will be January 1 through December 31. Dues for members shall be set annually by the Board. Dues shall be paid upon submission of a membership application and annually thereafter.


ARTICLE IV.   MEETINGS


Section 1. Member meetings of this Club will be scheduled as deemed necessary to keep the membership informed of all changes. Special meetings may be called by the Board.

Section 2. At any meeting a quorum shall consist of the majority of the members attending.

Section 3. At member meetings resolutions may be adopted and instructions may be issued to the Officers provided they do not abridge powers specifically granted to the Officers by the Bylaws.

Section 4. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable portions of Robert’s Rules of Order.


ARTICLE V.   VOTING


Section 1. To be eligible to vote a member must have paid their dues and be in good standing.

Section 2. There shall be no voting by proxy. 

Section 3. Voting may occur at a member meeting or a special meeting as prescribed by the Board. As an alternative, the Board may specify the voting occur using an electronic method (the “Electronic Vote”) and must then provide the details of such a vote. The results of any Electronic Vote will be communicated to the membership after the deadline for that vote.


ARTICLE VI.   OFFICERS


Officers are expected to attend all meetings. Excessive absenteeism may result in termination from the Board determined by the majority of other Board members.

Section 1. The President shall preside over all meetings, will act as the Handicap Chairman (in the event the President does not appoint a separate Handicap Chairman) and carry on those responsibilities assigned to him in the Bylaws.

Section 2. The Vice President shall perform the duties and have the power of the President during the President’s absence. In the case of vacancy in the office of the President the Vice President shall fill the office of President for the unexpired term and a special election shall be held for the office of the Vice President. Additional duties may be added as needed.

Section 3. Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the entire Club records, take minutes at meetings, issue newsletters, handle correspondence and maintain a roster of members and committees. He shall keep the accounts of the Club and have charge of its funds, shall receive applications for membership, shall keep all of the Club funds in a bank approved by the Club in the name of the Club. The president and the Secretary/Treasurer have the authority to withdraw funds from the account in the interest of the Club. The Treasurer shall prepare a report for each meeting.

Section 4. The Handicap Chairman will be appointed by the Board. This person will maintain GHIN database per the following:

Section 5. Officers of the Club will receive membership in the Ridgeline card program for their services to the Club annually. An alternate form of reward will be discussed should the Ridgeline card be changed in the future.


ARTICLE VII.   ELECTIONS


Section 1. An annual Club meeting and elections shall take place at a time, place and manner to be determined by the Board. Officers shall change places on January 1 of the following year. A majority of votes cast by the membership shall prevail.


ARTICLE VIII.   AMENDMENTS


Section 1. The Bylaws may be amended, replaced or revised in all or in part by open discussion at a regular meeting and by a majority vote of the membership. All members shall be notified of any changes in the bylaws. 


ARTICLE IX.   FUNDS

Section 1. The Club is not intended as a profit making organization nor is it funded with expectations of making a profit. The Club shall use its funds only for the objectives and purposes specified by these Bylaws. If the Club disbands all monies in the treasury shall be donated to a local club interested in the advancement of youth golf programs. The authorization of this donation will be by vote of the membership.

Section 2. Donations may be made to the Club by its members. Donations shall not be solicited nor accepted from any party other than a member of the Club. In the case of a donation made by a member, such member may designate how the funds will be utilized. The Board is responsible to assure that the funds are utilized for the requested purpose.


ARTICLE X.   TOURNAMENTS


Section 1. Club game sign up deadlines will be determined by the Game Coordinator and Tri-Mountain management.

Section 2: Tournaments will be played in accordance with the “Eagles Local Rules and Conditions of Competition.” Game Coordinators may amend these rules based on course conditions or other mitigating factors.

Section 3. To be eligible for participation in the Club championship a member needs to have played in (5) Club events in the current season (Mar-Nov). The Board will review any request for a medical exemption that limited the number of events the member participated in as applicable.


ARTICLE XI.   HANDICAPS


Section 1. Course handicaps will be determined by the most recent revision from GHIN unless adjusted by the Handicap Committee.

Section 2. A player must have at least three rounds (54 holes) of scores submitted for handicapping purposes to obtain a valid handicap. Individuals with no current handicap must play Club net events as a scratch golfer with a zero handicap.

Section 3. See the Tri-Mountain Eagles Handicapping Policies and Procedures for more information.


ARTICLE XII.   PAYOUTS


Section 1. The goal is to pay approximately 33% of the field in each flight. The pro shop will collect and keep all records of book money. Note for majors: added money will be distributed equally among all flights. KP payouts will be set at $10 each.


ARTICLE XIII.   EVENT CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT


Section 1. The Game Coordinator shall make all decisions regarding the cancellation of or the postponement of any and all events due to weather or other mitigating circumstances. Cancellations will be made at the earliest possible time giving as much notice to the members as is possible.