AGC rules
Old rules (prior to adoption of local rules in 2023)
Rules of formats we don’t play anymore
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 1/3/24
Format: Stableford scoring: Stroke play, high gross & net points with flights based on index. Points: Four-under 6, three-under 5, eagle 4, birdie 3, Par 2, bogey 1, double+ 0.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee; Rules Committee will confer ASAP (before, during or after round). Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet. Click here for USGA overview of Stableford scoring.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by any player who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each player receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score in relation to par, etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole individual gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. The computer will convert hole-by-hole scores to points. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Kenny Leffle, Ron Parish, PGA. Updated 2/8/24
Format: Four-Ball net stroke play (two-person better ball). 18 holes. Play will be 85% of the Course Handicap using a maximum Handicap Index of 18.4 for men and 25.4 for women. Players with higher indexes are eligible but must play to these limits. To advance, men must play from the white, green or blue tees. Noneligible players still play for prize money and skins money. When signing up, teams must choose a division -- Regular, Senior or Neither (not eligible or not interested in advancing). Field will be flighted for payout. The payout will be low gross/low net in each flight. Optional individual $10 gross & net skins.
NCGA qualifying: AGC will pay the $320 entry for the winning Regular and Senior teams (men 55+, women 50+) to advance to an NCGA qualifier. Second- and third-place teams have the option of paying their own way. Must have played in 3 AGC tournaments prior to this one in 2023-24 to be eligible to advance. Link to 56th NCGA Four-Ball Net Championship. Link to the 27th NCGA Senior Four-Ball Net Championship. Link to 2024 NCGA tournament schedule.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee; Rules Committee will confer ASAP (before, during or after round). Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet. USGA Four-Ball rules and clarifications.
Tees: To advance, men must play from the white, green or blue tees. Non-advancing players MUST REQUEST (antgolfclub@gmail.com) to play red or gold tees as outlined in the AGC tee chart, otherwise they play from whites.
Skins: A skin is won by any individual who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. All winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each winner receives $20 cash.) If no holes are won, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole; if none of those, then three players tied for the lowest score in relation to par on a hole, and so on. Skins must be purchased in advance..
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one individual spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole individual gross scores via the Golf Genius app during the round, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross and to determine teams that will advance, other ties stand.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Kevin Morris, Kenny Leffle, Ron Parish, PGA. Updated 2/29/24
Format: Low Gross/Low Net, two-player scramble. Team playing handicap = 35% of low course handicap + 15% of high course handicap. Maximum difference in handicaps is 8; if larger, the higher handicap will be decreased to meet the 8-point differential.
Scramble golf: Each player tees off on each hole. Best tee shot is selected and all team members play their second shot from that spot. (ONE SCORECARD LENGTH (10 inches), no nearer hole, same cut of grass.) The best second shot is selected, then all play their third shot from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. Each player must use at least 6 drives. Reminder: When putting, if the first player misses, do not tap it in or the second player loses his chance!
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play. If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee; Rules Committee will confer ASAP (before, during or after round). Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by one participating team with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole. All individual hole winners split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 skins and the pot is $100, each winner receives $20.) If no holes are won, skins go to any two teams tied with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole; if none of those, then three teams tied for the lowest score in relation to par on a hole, and so on. Skins must be purchased in advance.
Closies: Individual closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Posting: Scores from this tournament shall not be posted to NCGA/GHIN.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole team gross scores via the Golf Genius app during the round, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Ken Leffle, Joe Bittner, Kevin Morris, Ron Parish, PGA. Updated 4/1/24
Format: Four-Ball net stroke play (two-person better ball). 36 holes. Playing Handicap = Course Handicap x 85%. Maximum Handicap Index 18.4 for men and 25.4 for women. Higher indexes will be reduced to these limits. To advance, men must play white, green or blue tees. Players not eligible to advance still play for prize and optional skins money. Field will be flighted for low gross/low net payout. Optional individual $10 gross & net skins each day.
NCGA qualifying: The top two qualifying teams will comprise the AGC’s four-player team at the Northeast Bay Zone Championship, July 8-9 at Poppy Hills and Del Monte. Top two teams there qualify for the 2024 57th NCGA Zone Championship, Aug. 19-20 at Spyglass Hill and Poppy Hills. AGC will pay the $800 entry. To be eligible to advance, must have played in 3 AGC tournaments prior to this one in the previous 18 months (October 2022). Link to 2024 NCGA tournament schedule.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee; Rules Committee will confer ASAP (before, during or after round). Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet. USGA Four-Ball rules and clarifications.
Tees: To advance, men must play from white, green or blue tees. Non-advancing players MUST REQUEST (antgolfclub@gmail.com) by Wednesday before tournament to move forward to red or gold tees as outlined in the AGC tee chart, otherwise they play whites. Women: Tournament reds.
Skins: A skin is won by any individual with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. All winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each winner receives $20 cash.) If no holes are won, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score on a hole; if none of those, then three players tied with the lowest score on a hole, and so on. Skins must be purchased in advance when paying for tournament at lonetreegolfcourse.com.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one individual spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole individual gross scores via the Golf Genius app during the round, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Issues with electronic scoring MUST BE brought to the scoring committee. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used.
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross and to determine teams that will advance, other ties stand.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Ken Leffle, Joe Bittner, Kevin Morris, Ron Parish, PGA.
Rules updated 5/2/24
Format: Individual gross/net stroke play. All players tee off from Red tees. Field will be flighted for payout. The payout will be low gross/low net in each flight. Optional individual $10 gross & net skins.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee. Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Red. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by any individual who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all teams in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each individual receives $20 cash.) If no individual holes are won, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score in relation to par, and if none of those, then three players tied for the lowest score in relation to par, etc. Note: Players shall not buy in to skins the morning of a tournament.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one individual spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole individual gross scores via the Golf Genius app during the round, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Issues with electronic scoring MUST BE brought to the scoring committee. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used.
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 5/25/23
Format: Individual gross/net stroke play. Field will be flighted for payout. The payout will be low gross/low net in each flight. Optional individual $10 gross & net skins.
Fees: Entry fee $30, green fee variable ($10, $43, $54, $67), optional individual $10 gross/net skins. Field will be flighted. A $10 late fee will be added after 5 pm the Wednesday before the tournament. Fees must be paid through the LTGC website. No exceptions. No payments will be accepted the day of tournament.
Pace of play: Acceptable overall pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee. Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by any player who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each player receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score in relation to par, etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 7/5/23
Format: Two-of-four best ball gross/net team stroke play. Teams play as a foursome. The field will be ranked based on index (top 25% of the field are A players, next 25% are B players, etc.), then computer will group teams together. ALSO: Putt to any of 3 holes available on each green. One will have the flagstick, and the plastic hole covers will be removed from the other two. Closies can be measured to any of the 3 holes. (For inquiring minds: The greens will be aerified a few days before the tournament, so this will make it more of a “fun” tournament.)
Fees: Entry fee $30, green fee varies ($10, $43, $54, $67), optional individual $10 gross/net skins. Field may be flighted. A $10 late fee will be added after 5 pm the Wednesday before the tournament. Fees must be paid through the LTGC website. No exceptions. No payments will be accepted the day of tournament.
Pace of play: Target pace is under 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee. Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by any player who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each player receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score in relation to par, etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Posting: Scores from this tournament will NOT be posted to GHIN due to the three holes per hole format.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 8/2/23
Format: Individual gross/net stroke play, 36 holes. Championship Flight gross winner will be the club champion. Players must opt in to Championship Flight. Otherwise, groups/tee times determined by index. Optional individual gross/net skins each day.
Fees: Entry fee $30, green fee per day varies ($10, $43, $54, $67), optional individual $10 gross/net skins per day. Field will be flighted. Fees must be paid through the LTGC website at the time of signup. No payments will be accepted the day of tournament.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee. Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet. Special Local Rule: The unkempt area left of hole #13 will be marked as Ground Under Repair. Stay out of the area to avoid getting snake-bit or injured stepping in an earth crack. Proceed under USGA Rule 16-1 (free drop, nearest point of relief, one club length, no nearer the hole); confer with playing partners before doing so.
Tees: Championship Flight: Blue. Other flights: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by any player who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each player receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any TWO players tied with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole(s), etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s both days, paying one spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Open to AGC members and guests (member/member or member/guest)
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 8/31/23
Date: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Signups close Friday, Sept. 8, 11:59 pm.
Format: Two-person teams using one-third of players’ combined indexes. Index differences greater than 9 adjusted to lower index plus 9. (Team indexes may be adjusted similarly but differently depending on the capability of Golf Genius to allow these exact parameters.) Holes 1-6 Better Ball, Holes 7-12 Modified Alternate Shot, Holes 13-18 Scramble. Alternate Shot: Both players tee off; choose one; player whose shot was not used hits next shot; players alternate shots until holed. Better ball: Each player plays his own ball; record the better of the two scores per hole.
Fees: Entry fee $30 per player, green fee per player varies ($10, $43, $54, $67), optional team $20 gross/net skins. Field will be flighted based on combined team index. To register for the tournament, pay fees through the LTGC website. No payments will be accepted the day of tournament.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee. Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by any team that posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all teams in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each team receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any TWO teams tied with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole(s), etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole. Team closies ($50 each).
Posting: Scores shall NOT be posted to GHIN due to the non-conforming format.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 9/22/23
Format: Each day is a separate individual gross/net stroke play tournament. Field may be flighted for payout. Optional individual $10 gross/net skins each day. Two-day players will be entered in the Eclectic -- a third tournament where a player’s better-ball score over the two rounds is calculated. AGC will add money to the purse for Eclectic payout.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee; Rules Committee will confer ASAP (before, during or after round). Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by anyone who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all individuals in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each individual receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any TWO players tied with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole(s), etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s both days, paying one spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreakers: USGA scorecard tiebreaker will be used for first place gross, other ties stand.
Rules Committee: Bobby Aicone, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 11/3/23
Team Matches-style format: The two 2023 leading money winners divvy up all players who sign up. Each team is then divided into twosomes based on index. The lowest two handicappers from Team A play the lowest two handicappers from Team B, Nos. 3-4 face off, etc. Each twosome plays its opponent in four-ball (better ball) and individual matches concurrently. Click here for USGA's match play info and rules.
Scoring: Total possible points for each foursome: 6. Match #1 (2 points) – The lower-handicapped player on each twosome plays his corresponding opponent in an individual match. Match #2 (2 points) – The higher-handicapper on each twosome plays his corresponding opponent in an individual match. Match #3 (2 points) – Both twosomes play in a four-ball match. Ties – A tie results in 1 point for each player/team. Overall, the team with the most cumulative points wins.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). USGA says: If you don’t know how to proceed in match play, you may seek a ruling from the Rules Committee, decide by agreement with your opponent, or proceed how you think is right. If your opponent disagrees, he or she may make a request for a ruling from the Committee (see Rule 20.1b). Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Closies, skins: No closies OR skins this tournament.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Posting: Tournament Committee will post scores to the NCGA/GHIN.
Rules Committee: Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA, Bobby Aicone. Rules updated 12/13/23
Format: Two-of-four net best ball team stroke play. Optional individual $10 gross/net skins. Teams play as a foursome; choose your own team or tournament director will group individuals together. Each player golfs his own ball; the best two individual net scores on each hole comprise the team score. Teams with better net scores than the Staff Team will receive a special prize. If a team has fewer than four players, it will get a replacement score as its fourth player. Triple Dipper: All cut holes on each green (2 or 3 per hole) will be open -- players can putt out into any of them. Closies can be measured from any hole.
Pace of play: Target pace is less than 4 hours; acceptable pace is 4:15 or less. A group shall submit scores electronically and turn in a signed and attested paper scorecard to the scorer’s area no more than 15 minutes after completion of round. All players in the group are subject to a two-stroke penalty for turning in scorecard 16-30 minutes after completion of round, and disqualification for more than 30 minutes after round. Examples:
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, the USGA Rules of Golf govern AGC play (including playing the ball as it lies). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee; Rules Committee will confer ASAP (before, during or after round). Click here for USGA match play rules & info. Local rules: For a list of permanent local rules always in effect in AGC tournaments and temporary local rules that may be enacted the day of a tournament, refer to the LTGC local rules sheet.
Tees: Players shall play from the tees outlined in the AGC tee chart. Tournament committee will determine where tee markers are placed.
Skins: A skin is won by anyone who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all individuals in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each individual receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any TWO players tied with the lowest score in relation to par on a hole(s), etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Scoring: Each group must submit hole-by-hole individual gross scores via the Golf Genius app, then turn in a signed and attested official paper scorecard to the scoring area within 15 minutes of completing the round. Failure to submit scores in Golf Genius will be grounds for disqualification. Volunteers at the scorers table will not submit scores for you. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic scores and the official scorecard and no one from the group is available to clarify, the official scorecard will be used. Do NOT turn in the scorecard in the pro shop!
Posting: Scores will NOT be posted to GHIN due to nonconforming format of greens with multiple holes.
Payout: All payouts net. Field will not be flighted.
Tiebreaker: No tiebreakers.
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NOTE 1/24/23: These need updating!!!
More on local rules:
https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules/rules-2019/committee-procedures/rule-8.html
(DO WE NEED THIS ITEM WHEN PLAYING WINTER RULES?) EMBEDDED BALL: Rule 16.3 allows relief for a ball embedded anywhere in the “general area” (the area previously known as “through the green”), except when embedded in sand. In taking relief, the player drops the original ball or a substituted ball within one club-length of (but not nearer the hole than) the spot right behind where the ball was embedded.
Rules Committee: Byron Eggers, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 5/27/22
Format: Low Gross/Low Net, 2-player scramble. Course index will be 25% of each team’s combined handicap index. The difference in the individual indexes cannot be greater than 8; otherwise, the higher index will be decreased to meet the 8-point differential. A maximum of 9 strokes per team will be allowed ((18 strokes + 18 strokes) x 25%).
Scramble golf: Each player tees off on each hole. Best tee shot is selected and all team members play their second shot from that spot. (ONE SCORECARD LENGTH (10 inches), no nearer hole, same cut of grass.) The best second shot is selected, then all play their third shot from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. Each player must use at least 6 drives. Reminder: When putting, if the first player misses -- do not tap it in or second player loses his chance! Once the ball is holed, that is the score that must be used.
Pace of play (single rider carts): Acceptable overall pace is between 3:30 to 3:45. Groups that fall more than a hole behind the group ahead or the desired overall pace will be subject to: First offense: Warning and put on the clock until returning to proper position. Second offense: 2-stroke penalty for each hole not in proper position. Third offense: Disqualification and review of participation at next AGC Board Meeting.
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, use summer rules (USGA rules govern play including playing the ball down). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee. Local rules: Line-of-sight relief from protective net behind No. 8 green and protective net behind No. 3 tee. Gravel road along Nos. 15 and 18 is considered cart path. Left of gravel road is considered penalty area…. If a ball is on a green and a plastic hole cover is on a line between your ball and the hole, you can take relief, nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole. … There are two cuts around the edges of the greens. The outer cut marks the actual green; if the inner cut might impact your ball's path, you may move it to the nearest point inside the inner circle, no nearer the hole. … Always confer with playing partners before taking relief. … Drainage ditches filled with rocks and drainage ditches crossing 4, 5, 12, 16 and 17 are deemed ground under repair. Proceed under USGA Rule 16-1: Free drop, nearest point of relief, 1 club length, no nearer the hole.
Bunkers: When no rakes in sand trap, lift ball & clean, smooth sand with hand or foot, and place ball within one club-length while remaining in the sand.
Tees markers: Men: White. Women: Red. Seniors 65+ with Handicap Index 20.0 to 26.9 can play from Gold Tees; 27.0+ can play from Red Tournament tees. MUST inform tournament director (antgolfclub@gmail.com) by Wednesday before tournament if you intend to play from alternate tees, otherwise you play from Whites.
Skins: A skin is won by any player who posts the lowest score in relation to par on a hole among all players in the skins game. Winners of individual holes will split the pot. (Example: If there are 5 net skins and the net pot is $100, each player receives $20 cash.) If no individual winners, skins go to any two players tied with the lowest score in relation to par, etc.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Tiebreaker: Scorecard playoff: Back 9 total, then last 6, then last 3, then last 1, front 9 total, front 9 last 6, front 9 last 3, front 9 last 1.
Posting: Scores from this tournament should not be posted to NCGA/GHIN.
Scoring: In tournament play, players should swap scorecards and record each other’s hole-by-hole gross scores unless otherwise directed. It is each player’s responsibility to ensure his/her team’s hole-by-hole gross scores are accurately submitted into the “AGC Submit Scores form” via cellphone, and that official scorecards (signed & attested) are turned in to the scoring table BEFORE LEAVING THE COURSE. Incorrect scorecard, failure to submit score or submit incorrectly may result in disqualification. (If a player records and signs for a higher score than what he/she actually shot, he/she takes the higher score. If he/she records and signs for a lower score, he/she is DQ’d.)
Rules Committee: Byron Eggers, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 10/11/21
Format: Individual stroke play, with a twist: Men tee off from white tees. If you NET par the hole, stay at the same tees next hole. If you NET birdie, move back one tee (blues). If you NET bogey, move up one tee (reds). If you tee off from blues and NET bogey, move up one tee (whites). The payout will be low gross/low net in each flight. SKINS: NO skins.
Pace of play (single rider carts): Acceptable overall pace is between 3:30 to 3:45. Groups that fall more than a hole behind the group ahead or the desired overall pace will be subject to: First offense: Warning and put on the clock until returning to proper position. Second offense: 2-stroke penalty for each hole not in proper position. Third offense: Disqualification and review of participation at next AGC Board Meeting.
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, use summer rules (USGA rules govern play including playing the ball down). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee.
Tees: Men: Start at white. Women: Start at red. See “Format” for more info on tees.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Bunkers: When no rakes in sand trap, lift ball & clean, smooth sand with hand or foot, and place ball within one club-length while remaining in the sand.
Obstructions: Line-of-sight relief (local rule) from protective net left of No. 7 and behind No. 8 green, protective net behind No. 3 tee, cart paths, yardage markers & bridges. Gravel road along Nos. 15 and 18 is considered cart path. Left of gravel road is considered penalty area.
Lift areas: Drainage ditches filled with rocks are deemed ground under repair. Proceed under Rule 25-1. Ditch on 4, 5, 12, 16, 17 are a free drop 1 club length no nearer the hole.
Scoring: In tournament play, players in a group should swap scorecards and record each other’s hole-by-hole gross scores unless otherwise directed. It is each player’s responsibility to ensure his/her hole-by-hole gross scores are accurately submitted into the “AGC Submit Scores form” via cellphone, and that official scorecards (signed & attested) are turned in to the scoring table BEFORE LEAVING THE COURSE. Incorrect scorecard, failure to submit score or submit incorrectly may result in disqualification. (If a player records and signs for a higher score than what he/she actually shot, he/she takes the higher score. If he/she records and signs for a lower score, he/she is DQ’d.)
Posting: Scores should NOT be posted to the NCGA/GHIN due to playing multiple tee boxes.
Rules Committee: Byron Eggers, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Rules updated 10/11/21
Format: First round stroke play; best 4 per flight advance to match play. Semifinals & Finals played Sunday, July 18. Championship Flight: Blue tees, scratch. Players can opt in or out of Championship Flight. Other flights: White tees; net; player with lower index gives strokes to higher handicapper (example: A 10-handicapper gives 2 strokes to a 12-handicapper.) Field flighted based on player indexes. Brackets will be drawn up based off a format of 1 versus 4, 2 versus 3.
MATCH PLAY: In match play, two golfers play against each other in a head-to-head match. Player with least strokes wins a hole, and match is won when you are winning by more holes than remain to be played. Either player may concede a stroke, a hole, or even the match. In net match play, the higher-handicap player receives strokes based off opponent (example: a 10-handicapper receives one pop, on the No. 1-rated hole, from a 9-handicapper). Match winner advances to the next round.
Pace of play (single rider carts): Acceptable overall pace is between 3:30 to 3:45. Groups that fall more than a hole behind the group ahead or the desired overall pace will be subject to: First offense: Warning and put on the clock until returning to proper position. Second offense: 2-stroke penalty for each hole not in proper position. Third offense: Disqualification and review of participation at next AGC Board Meeting.
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, use summer rules (USGA rules govern play including playing the ball down). Match play (as per USGA): If unsure how to proceed, you and your opponent can agree on a course of action even if it is against the Rules, but you are not allowed to waive a Rule. If you and your opponent don’t agree on how to proceed, do what you think is correct. Your opponent can then make a request for a ruling, which will later be decided by the Rules Committee. NCGA Team Match Play rules
Tees: First Flight: Blue. Men: White. Women: Red. (No special allowance for age 65+ in NCGA qualifying tournaments.)
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s IN THE FIRST ROUND, paying one spot per hole.
Bunkers: When no rakes in sand trap, lift ball & clean, smooth sand with hand or foot, and place ball within one club-length while remaining in the sand.
Obstructions: Line-of-sight relief (local rule) from protective net left of No. 7 and behind No. 8 green, protective net behind No. 3 tee, cart paths, yardage markers & bridges. Gravel road along Nos. 15 and 18 is considered cart path. Left of gravel road is considered penalty area.
Lift areas: Drainage ditches filled with rocks are deemed ground under repair. Proceed under Rule 25-1. Ditch on 4, 5, 12, 16, 17 are a free drop 1 club length no nearer the hole.
Scoring: In match play, opponents should swap scorecards and record each other’s hole-by-hole gross scores unless otherwise directed. Turn in official scorecard at scorer’s table. DO NOT post scores to the NCGA/GHIN; your score will be posted for you.
Tiebreaker: If a match is tied after 18 holes, the match will continue until a winner is determined. Players must check in with the pro shop starter before continuing to the No. 1 tee. ADD???: If possible, playoffs should skip holes where one player strokes and the other player does not.
Rules Committee: Byron Eggers, Dave Maly, Ron Parish, PGA. Updated 10/11/21
Format: 4-player scramble. Course index will be 25% of team’s combined indexes. Individual Handicap Indexes capped at 20.4 (18 strokes Whites, 17 Golds, 13 Reds). Optional $40 team gross/net skins paid morning of tournament. Players will be divided by computer into 4 groups based on index (A, B, C, D), then weaved together like this:
Team 1: A1 B8 C9 D16
Team 2: A2 B7 C10 D15
Team 3: A3 B6 C11 D14
Team 4: A4 B5 C12 D13
Scramble: Each player tees off on each hole. Team selects the best drive and all play second shot from there. (ONE scorecard length, no nearer hole, same cut of grass.) The best second shot is selected and all play their third shot from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. Each player must use at least 3 drives.
Pace of play (single rider carts): Acceptable overall pace is between 3:30 to 3:45. Groups that fall more than a hole behind the group ahead or the desired overall pace will be subject to: First offense: Warning and put on the clock until returning to proper position. Second offense: 2-stroke penalty for each hole not in proper position. Third offense: Disqualification and review of participation at next AGC Board Meeting.
Tees: Men: White. Women: Red. Seniors 65+ with Handicap Index 20.0 to 26.9 can play from Gold Tees; 27.0+ can play from Reds. MUST inform tournament director (antgolfclub@gmail.com) by Wednesday before tournament if you intend to play from alternate tees, otherwise you play from Whites.
Closies: Closest to the hole competition on all par-3s, paying one spot per hole.
Rules: Unless otherwise directed, use summer rules (USGA rules govern play including playing the ball down). If in doubt on a rule, play two balls and bring the issue before the Rules Committee.
Bunkers: When no rakes in sand trap, lift ball & clean, smooth sand with hand or foot, and place ball within one club-length while remaining in the sand.
Obstructions: Line-of-sight relief (local rule) from protective net left of No. 7 and behind No. 8 green, protective net behind No. 3 tee, cart paths, yardage markers & bridges. Gravel road along Nos. 15 and 18 is considered cart path. Left of gravel road is considered penalty area.
Lift areas: Drainage ditches filled with rocks are deemed ground under repair. Proceed under Rule 25-1. Ditch on 4, 5, 12, 16, 17 are a free drop 1 club length no nearer the hole.
Scoring: In tournament play, players in a group should swap scorecards and record each other’s hole-by-hole gross scores unless otherwise directed. It is each player’s responsibility to ensure his/her hole-by-hole gross scores are accurately submitted into the “AGC Submit Scores form” via cellphone, and that official scorecards (signed & attested) are turned in to the scoring table BEFORE LEAVING THE COURSE. Incorrect scorecard, failure to submit score or submit incorrectly may result in disqualification. (If a player records and signs for a higher score than what he/she actually shot, he/she takes the higher score. If he/she records and signs for a lower score, he/she is DQ’d.)
Posting: Scores should NOT be posted to the NCGA/GHIN.
Tiebreaker: Scorecard playoff: Back 9 total, then last 6, then last 3, then last 1, front 9 total, front 9 last 6, front 9 last 3, front 9 last 1.