Indian Peaks Men’s League Policies and Procedures Guide
1. Membership Fees
The cost of an annual membership for the Indian Peaks Men’s League is $165. Membership fees include
a new or renewed handicap account for the season.
2. Tournament Entry
Registration for each event is done online paying both the greens fee and prize fund fee. Registration
will open 2 weeks prior to each event and 1 week prior for Thursday Skins Games.
3. Deadline for Tournament Entry
Deadline to register will be Tuesday night prior to each event. After that a wait list will be started.
4. Withdrawing from an Event
The deadline to withdraw from an event with a full refund is Wednesday evening at 5pm.
5. Tournament Pairings & Tee Times
Pairings and tee times will be posted the Wednesday prior to each event.
6. Event Handicaps
The handicap used will be the players index as of the Wednesday prior to the event.
7. Tees Played
Tees will be determined based on handicap index. 0-7.9 = SILVER/BLACK TEES. 8.0-14.9 = BLUE TEES.
15.0+ = GOLD TEES. Seniors (age 60+) will have the option of playing the Gold tees. Super-Seniors (age
70+) will have the option of playing the White tees. Extra Super Seniors (age 80+) have the option of
playing the Red tees. *If you elect to play a more forward tee you will not be eligible to win gross
8. Tournament Formats
There are a variety of tournament formats played throughout the year. See the tournament format page
within the Men’s League packet. Indian Peaks Golf Course is responsible for determining dates and
tournament formats prior to the season. Indian Peaks Golf Course staff will generally support the Men’s
Club in various ways: including setting up the tournament using tournament software,
handling player registration, check-in, and Skins money collection if applicable; enter scores after the
event, dispense prize money and shop credits, and assist with pace of play monitoring.
9. Tournament Flights
Men’s League events are flighted based on the size of the field, and the most reasonable handicap
distributions for each tournament. Final decisions on flighting are solely at the
discretion of the Indian Peaks Golf Course staff. Players are flighted initially based upon their most
current USGA® Handicap Index® or a modified tournament index assigned to individual participants by
the Handicap Committee. Players without established handicaps can play in Men’s Club tournaments,
however, they may not compete for prize money until three 18 hole scores have been posted in the
GHIN system.
10. Flight Rotation
A flight rotation will be used from event to event to ensure fair and equitable tee times for all players.
Special requests will not be given unless extraordinary circumstances
11. On Course Rules
All play will be governed by the current USGA® Rules of Golf as set forth by the USGA®. The Indian Peaks
Men’s League provides information containing local rules and any special rules that will govern play
before each tournament.
12. Dress Code
Men’s League participants are expected to comply with the Indian Peaks Golf Course dress policy.
Golfers are required to wear golf appropriate attire. Men should wear a collared golf shirt. T-shirts,
tank tops, cut off shorts, beach wear, or gym wear are not proper attire. The decision regarding golf
appropriate attire is left up to the Indian Peaks staff.
13. Player Conduct
Indian Peaks Golf Course players shall conduct themselves in a responsible manner at all
times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use,
lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player, golf course staff member, or any other
individual may be grounds for disqualification from any tournament and expulsion from the Men’s
Club. The Indian Peaks Golf Course staff reserves the right to revoke the membership,
without a refund, of any individual at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging.
7. Prize Money
For each tournament, a portion of each player’s entry fee is used to populate each flight’s prize pool. A
portion of yearlong prize pool will also be distributed amongst events determined by the Indian Peaks
staff. The value of the prize pool at each tournament will be established prior to the tournament and is
based on participation. The prize pool is typically formulated to pay approximately 25% of the field. In
the event of a tie, all ties are broken as determined by a scorecard playoff using the USGA® preferred
method. Prize money determined for each place will be paid in full to the winner of the
scorecard playoff.
14. Skins
In most tournaments, Indian Peaks Men’s League offers a skins competition. Buy-in is voluntary, and will
be $5 for the Gross portion and $5 for the Net portion of the competition. The skins competition is
not flighted and pays out both net and gross in cash.
15. Contest Holes
Most Indian Peaks Men’s League tournaments include a “closest to the pin” competition, included in
each player’s entry fee. Proxies are awarded on select par 3 holes with prizes awarded for each winner.
16. Season long points
To stimulate member involvement in Men’s Club events throughout the season, there will be a
Points race where players accumulate points for tournament participation and performance. The Top
30 points leaders will be invited to the Players Championship and a chance at winning Player of the Year.
17. Pace of Play Policy
Pace of play policy is determined by course management and is published
ahead of time with the tournament rules and formats for the event. The concept is simple – KEEP UP
WITH THE GROUP AHEAD OF YOU.
18. Inclement Weather
Severe weather-related conditions may prevent, delay or suspend play when the course is rendered
unplayable, or the safety of players is at risk, as determined by golf course staff.
The Indian Peaks Men’s League will do everything possible to complete the full number of
holes in a tournament.
Tournaments, especially in the spring, can be delayed due to frost. Participants should remain on the
premises and wait for the tournament to resume. No refunds/rollovers will be issued for weather
delays. In the event a tournament is played but the player chooses not to play in less-than-perfect
weather, the player must check in on site for the event, and a rain check for golf only will be issued by
golf course staff in accordance with Indian Peaks Golf Course rain check policies. Greens fees and
tournament fees will not be refunded.
19. Maximum Hole Score
In the new WHS, regardless of their Handicap Index or Course Handicap, each player can post a
Maximum Score of Net Double Bogey.
20. When to post scores and when not to
Members should always post a score in these situations:
Post scores from home and away courses.
Post scores in all forms of play; match play, stroke play, even team competitions in which you
are requested to pick up.
Post your score when you play at least 14 holes out of 18 holes or at least 7 out of 9 holes. On
the holes you didn’t play, record a par plus any handicap strokes you would have received –
your “Most Likely Score”
Post a score if you play nine holes.
Post scores played in an area observing an active season even when your home club is in an
inactive season.
Members should not post a score in these situations.
When fewer than seven holes are played;
When made on a golf course in an area in which an inactive season established by the
Authorized Golf Association is in effect;
When, as a condition of the competition, the maximum number of clubs allowed is less than 14,
or types of clubs are limited as, for example, in a competition that allows only iron clubs;
When scores are made on a course with no USGA Course Rating or Slope Rating;
When a player uses non-conforming clubs, non-conforming balls, or non-conforming tees; or
when a player incurs a second breach of Rule 14-3.
When a player plays alone;
When a player ignores one or more Rules of Golf and fails to post an adjusted hole score as
required under Section 4-1 and 4-2, or fails to record the appropriate penalty for a breach of
rule. For example, if a player anchored the club while making a stroke during a round and did
not record a penalty for doing so (See Rule 14-1b), the score would not have been played under
the Rules of Golf and therefore would not be acceptable for handicap purposes.
When a player ignores one or more Rules of Golf and fails to post an adjusted hole score as
required under Section 4-1 and 4-2, or fails to record the appropriate penalty for a breach of
rule. For example, if a player anchored the club while making a stroke during a round and did
not record a penalty for doing so (See Rule 14-1b), the score would not have been played under
the Rules of Golf and therefore would not be acceptable for handicap purposes.
21. Failure to post scores
Members are required to post all postable rounds immediately at the conclusion of the round played. In
the event a round is not posted within 48 hours, the Handicap Committee may post a penalty score to
the member’s scoring record.
22. Knowledge of the Rules of Golf
Each member is expected to have knowledge of the basic rules of golf. Knowledge of procedures when
hitting into a penalty area or out of bounds are key points. Indian Peaks will provide any member a copy
of the rules book upon request.
23. Music
From Rule 4.3.a.4 – “Listening to audio or watching video on matters unrelated to the competition
being played (such as a news report or background music). But in doing so, consideration should be
shown to others (see Rule 1.2). Not Allowed - Listening to music or other audio to eliminate
distractions or to help with swing tempo, or viewing video showing play of the player or other players
during the competition that helps the player in choosing a club, making a stroke, or deciding how to
play during the round.”
Players wishing to play music over a speaker during the round should ask permission from the group.
If anyone objects then music should not be played. If the group approves the playing of music, the
volume should be set to be heard by the golfer or group when near the speaker, but should not be loud
enough to be heard by other groups on other holes on the course."
Playing music over a speaker is allowed. Using headphones, either in-ear or over-ear, is prohibited.
24. Miscellaneous
The policies and regulations of the Indian Peaks Men’s League are subject to revision.
All players in Indian Peaks Men’s League tournaments are deemed to be familiar with these
policies and regulations, as well as the USGA® Rules of Golf and agree to abide by them. Failure to
comply with the aforementioned policies and regulations could result in tournament penalties,
tournament disqualification, suspension or expulsion from the Indian Peaks Men’s League.